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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.19, 142.37 and 58.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.19, 142.37 and 58.93 is: 81.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.19 : 142.37 = 58.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.19/142.37 = 58.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.19x = 142.37 × 58.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.19x = 8,389.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,389.21/103.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.30

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