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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 142.49 and 68.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 142.49 and 68.33 is: 94.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 142.49 = 68.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/142.49 = 68.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 142.49 × 68.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 9,736.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,736.34/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.26

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