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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.38 and 74.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.38 and 74.08 is: 102.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.38 = 74.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.38 = 74.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.38 × 74.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 10,547.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,547.51/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.16

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