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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.96, 143.41 and 67.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.96, 143.41 and 67.13 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.96 : 143.41 = 67.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.96/143.41 = 67.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.96x = 143.41 × 67.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.96x = 9,626.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,626.92/103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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