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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.06, 142.22 and 59.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.06, 142.22 and 59.39 is: 81.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.06 : 142.22 = 59.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.06/142.22 = 59.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.06x = 142.22 × 59.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.06x = 8,446.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,446.50/103.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.96

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