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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.22, 142.39 and 61.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.22, 142.39 and 61.76 is: 85.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.22 : 142.39 = 61.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.22/142.39 = 61.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.22x = 142.39 × 61.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.22x = 8,794.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,794.01/103.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.20

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