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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.98, 143.46 and 74.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.98, 143.46 and 74.48 is: 102.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.98 : 143.46 = 74.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.98/143.46 = 74.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.98x = 143.46 × 74.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.98x = 10,684.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,684.90/103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.76

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