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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 142.59 and 77.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 142.59 and 77.33 is: 106.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 142.59 = 77.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/142.59 = 77.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 142.59 × 77.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 11,026.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,026.48/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.79

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