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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 142.52 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 142.52 and 61.83 is: 85.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 142.52 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/142.52 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 142.52 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 8,812.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,812.01/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.33

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