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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 142.61 and 56.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 142.61 and 56.72 is: 78.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 142.61 = 56.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/142.61 = 56.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 142.61 × 56.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 8,087.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,087.84/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.27

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