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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 142.63 and 78.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 142.63 and 78.80 is: 108.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 142.63 = 78.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/142.63 = 78.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 142.63 × 78.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 11,238.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,238.33/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.87

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