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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 142.59 and 81.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 142.59 and 81.40 is: 112.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 142.59 = 81.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/142.59 = 81.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 142.59 × 81.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 11,606.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,606.83/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.39

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