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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 142.44 and 72.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 142.44 and 72.13 is: 99.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 142.44 = 72.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/142.44 = 72.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 142.44 × 72.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 10,274.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,274.20/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.50

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