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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.05, 142.21 and 58.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.05, 142.21 and 58.78 is: 81.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.05 : 142.21 = 58.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.05/142.21 = 58.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.05x = 142.21 × 58.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.05x = 8,358.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,358.72/103.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.12

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