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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.16, 142.38 and 59.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.16, 142.38 and 59.51 is: 82.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.16 : 142.38 = 59.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.16/142.38 = 59.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.16x = 142.38 × 59.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.16x = 8,473.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,473.03/103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.13

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