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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.37, 142.68 and 72.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.37, 142.68 and 72.28 is: 99.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.37 : 142.68 = 72.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.37/142.68 = 72.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.37x = 142.68 × 72.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.37x = 10,312.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,312.95/103.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.77

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