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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.98, 143.49 and 62.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.98, 143.49 and 62.55 is: 86.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.98 : 143.49 = 62.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.98/143.49 = 62.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.98x = 143.49 × 62.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.98x = 8,975.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,975.30/103.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.32

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