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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 142.36 and 73.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 142.36 and 73.74 is: 101.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 142.36 = 73.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/142.36 = 73.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 142.36 × 73.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 10,497.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,497.26/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 101.65

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