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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 142.32 and 59.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 142.32 and 59.50 is: 82.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 142.32 = 59.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/142.32 = 59.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 142.32 × 59.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 8,468.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,468.44/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.08

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