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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103, 142.14 and 78.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103, 142.14 and 78.46 is: 108.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103 : 142.14 = 78.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103/142.14 = 78.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103x = 142.14 × 78.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103x = 11,152.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,152.30/103
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.27

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