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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.99, 143.38 and 67.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.99, 143.38 and 67.16 is: 92.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.99 : 143.38 = 67.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.99/143.38 = 67.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.99x = 143.38 × 67.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.99x = 9,629.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,629.40/103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.60

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