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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 143.47 and 74.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 143.47 and 74.45 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 143.47 = 74.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/143.47 = 74.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 143.47 × 74.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 10,681.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,681.34/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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