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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.96, 143.37 and 76.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.96, 143.37 and 76.08 is: 104.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.96 : 143.37 = 76.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.96/143.37 = 76.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.96x = 143.37 × 76.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.96x = 10,907.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,907.59/103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.92

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