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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.18, 142.44 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.18, 142.44 and 72.27 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.18 : 142.44 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.18/142.44 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.18x = 142.44 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.18x = 10,294.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,294.14/103.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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