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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 142.68 and 78.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 142.68 and 78.69 is: 108.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 142.68 = 78.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/142.68 = 78.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 142.68 × 78.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 11,227.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,227.49/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.73

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