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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.93, 143.67 and 87.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.93, 143.67 and 87.55 is: 121.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.93 : 143.67 = 87.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.93/143.67 = 87.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.93x = 143.67 × 87.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.93x = 12,578.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,578.31/103.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.03

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