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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 142.49 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 142.49 and 59.59 is: 82.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 142.49 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/142.49 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 142.49 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 8,490.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490.98/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.24

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