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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.03, 142.14 and 61.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.03, 142.14 and 61.55 is: 84.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.03 : 142.14 = 61.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.03/142.14 = 61.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.03x = 142.14 × 61.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.03x = 8,748.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,748.77/103.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.92

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