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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.19, 142.35 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.19, 142.35 and 61.76 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.19 : 142.35 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.19/142.35 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.19x = 142.35 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.19x = 8,791.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,791.54/103.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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