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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.14, 142.35 and 59.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.14, 142.35 and 59.49 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.14 : 142.35 = 59.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.14/142.35 = 59.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.14x = 142.35 × 59.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.14x = 8,468.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468.40/103.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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