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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.15, 142.36 and 68.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.15, 142.36 and 68.12 is: 94.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.15 : 142.36 = 68.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.15/142.36 = 68.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.15x = 142.36 × 68.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.15x = 9,697.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,697.77/103.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.01

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