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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.13, 142.31 and 57.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.13, 142.31 and 57.13 is: 78.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.13 : 142.31 = 57.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.13/142.31 = 57.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.13x = 142.31 × 57.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.13x = 8,130.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,130.17/103.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.83

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