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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 143.48 and 74.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 143.48 and 74.91 is: 103.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 143.48 = 74.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/143.48 = 74.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 143.48 × 74.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 10,747.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,747.71/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.37

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