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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.30, 142.62 and 74.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.30, 142.62 and 74.20 is: 102.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.30 : 142.62 = 74.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.30/142.62 = 74.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.30x = 142.62 × 74.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.30x = 10,582.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,582.40/103.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.44

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