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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 142.27 and 76.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 142.27 and 76.97 is: 106.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 142.27 = 76.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/142.27 = 76.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 142.27 × 76.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 10,950.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,950.69/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.06

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