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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 142.27 and 78.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 142.27 and 78.47 is: 108.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 142.27 = 78.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/142.27 = 78.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 142.27 × 78.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 11,164.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,164.09/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.31

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