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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 143.43 and 85.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 143.43 and 85.54 is: 118.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 143.43 = 85.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/143.43 = 85.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 143.43 × 85.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 12,269.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,269.00/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.01

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