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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.98, 143.28 and 76.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.98, 143.28 and 76.17 is: 104.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.98 : 143.28 = 76.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.98/143.28 = 76.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.98x = 143.28 × 76.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.98x = 10,913.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,913.64/103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.96

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