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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.44 and 73.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.44 and 73.71 is: 101.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.44 = 73.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.44 = 73.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.44 × 73.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 10,498.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,498.98/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.69

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