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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.56 and 72.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.56 and 72.22 is: 99.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.56 = 72.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.56 = 72.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.56 × 72.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 10,295.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,295.68/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.73

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