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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 142.55 and 68.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 142.55 and 68.38 is: 94.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 142.55 = 68.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/142.55 = 68.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 142.55 × 68.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 9,747.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,747.57/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.33

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