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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 142.35 and 61.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 142.35 and 61.74 is: 85.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 142.35 = 61.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/142.35 = 61.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 142.35 × 61.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 8,788.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,788.13/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.18

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