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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.47 and 55.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.47 and 55.98 is: 77.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.47 = 55.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.47 = 55.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.47 × 55.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 7,974.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,974.90/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 77.25

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