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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 143.24 and 72.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 143.24 and 72.83 is: 100.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 143.24 = 72.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/143.24 = 72.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 143.24 × 72.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 10,432.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,432.17/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.34

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