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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.33, 142.64 and 72.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.33, 142.64 and 72.37 is: 99.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.33 : 142.64 = 72.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.33/142.64 = 72.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.33x = 142.64 × 72.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.33x = 10,322.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,322.86/103.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.90

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