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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.16, 142.35 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.16, 142.35 and 68.27 is: 94.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.16 : 142.35 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.16/142.35 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.16x = 142.35 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.16x = 9,717.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,717.52/103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.20

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