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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.99, 143.50 and 62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.99, 143.50 and 62 is: 85.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.99 : 143.50 = 62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.99/143.50 = 62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.99x = 143.50 × 62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.99x = 8,897
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,897/103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.56

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