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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.17, 142.36 and 81.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.17, 142.36 and 81.30 is: 112.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.17 : 142.36 = 81.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.17/142.36 = 81.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.17x = 142.36 × 81.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.17x = 11,574.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,574.20/103.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.18

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