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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.34, 142.66 and 59.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.34, 142.66 and 59.67 is: 82.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.34 : 142.66 = 59.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.34/142.66 = 59.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.34x = 142.66 × 59.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.34x = 8,512.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,512.60/103.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.37

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