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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.35, 142.60 and 59.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.35, 142.60 and 59.68 is: 82.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.35 : 142.60 = 59.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.35/142.60 = 59.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.35x = 142.60 × 59.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.35x = 8,510.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,510.37/103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.35

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