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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 142.43 and 75.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 142.43 and 75.57 is: 104.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 142.43 = 75.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/142.43 = 75.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 142.43 × 75.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 10,763.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,763.44/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.24

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