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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 142.21 and 71.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 142.21 and 71.98 is: 99.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 142.21 = 71.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/142.21 = 71.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 142.21 × 71.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 10,236.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,236.28/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.30

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