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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.28, 142.46 and 61.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.28, 142.46 and 61.83 is: 85.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.28 : 142.46 = 61.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.28/142.46 = 61.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.28x = 142.46 × 61.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.28x = 8,808.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,808.22/103.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.29

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