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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 142.48 and 78.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 142.48 and 78.68 is: 108.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 142.48 = 78.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/142.48 = 78.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 142.48 × 78.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 11,210.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,210.33/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 108.53

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