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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.11, 142.31 and 68.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.11, 142.31 and 68.13 is: 94.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.11 : 142.31 = 68.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.11/142.31 = 68.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.11x = 142.31 × 68.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.11x = 9,695.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,695.24/103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.03

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