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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.21, 142.47 and 68.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.21, 142.47 and 68.27 is: 94.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.21 : 142.47 = 68.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.21/142.47 = 68.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.21x = 142.47 × 68.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.21x = 9,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,726.72/103.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.24

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