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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.45 and 59.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.45 and 59.57 is: 82.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.45 = 59.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.45 = 59.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.45 × 59.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 8,485.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,485.75/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.19

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