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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.39, 142.62 and 75.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.39, 142.62 and 75.71 is: 104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.39 : 142.62 = 75.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.39/142.62 = 75.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.39x = 142.62 × 75.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.39x = 10,797.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,797.76/103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.44

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