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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 142.48 and 59.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 142.48 and 59.59 is: 82.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 142.48 = 59.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/142.48 = 59.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 142.48 × 59.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 8,490.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,490.38/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.22

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