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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.39, 142.65 and 61.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.39, 142.65 and 61.96 is: 85.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.39 : 142.65 = 61.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.39/142.65 = 61.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.39x = 142.65 × 61.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.39x = 8,838.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,838.59/103.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.49

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