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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 142.50 and 74.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 142.50 and 74.16 is: 102.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 142.50 = 74.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/142.50 = 74.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 142.50 × 74.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 10,567.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,567.80/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.34

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