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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.94, 143.35 and 72.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.94, 143.35 and 72.84 is: 100.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.94 : 143.35 = 72.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.94/143.35 = 72.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.94x = 143.35 × 72.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.94x = 10,441.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,441.43/103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.46

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