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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 142.50 and 61.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 142.50 and 61.86 is: 85.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 142.50 = 61.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/142.50 = 61.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 142.50 × 61.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 8,815.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,815.05/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.37

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