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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 142.51 and 74.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 142.51 and 74.13 is: 102.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 142.51 = 74.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/142.51 = 74.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 142.51 × 74.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 10,564.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,564.27/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.28

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