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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 142.26 and 59.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 142.26 and 59.43 is: 82.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 142.26 = 59.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/142.26 = 59.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 142.26 × 59.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 8,454.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,454.51/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.02

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