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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 142.33 and 81.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 142.33 and 81.07 is: 111.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 142.33 = 81.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/142.33 = 81.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 142.33 × 81.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 11,538.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,538.13/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 111.75

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