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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 142.75 and 68.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 142.75 and 68.45 is: 94.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 142.75 = 68.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/142.75 = 68.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 142.75 × 68.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 9,770.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,770.90/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.49

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