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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.10, 142.22 and 74.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.10, 142.22 and 74.00 is: 102.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.10 : 142.22 = 74.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.10/142.22 = 74.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.10x = 142.22 × 74.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.10x = 10,524.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,524.82/103.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.09

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