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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 142.43 and 68.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 142.43 and 68.31 is: 94.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 142.43 = 68.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/142.43 = 68.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 142.43 × 68.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 9,729.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,729.05/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.25

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