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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.15, 142.35 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.15, 142.35 and 59.50 is: 82.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.15 : 142.35 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.15/142.35 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.15x = 142.35 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.15x = 8,469.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,469.83/103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.11

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