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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.95, 143.37 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.95, 143.37 and 88.46 is: 122.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.95 : 143.37 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.95/143.37 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.95x = 143.37 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.95x = 12,682.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,682.51/103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.01

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