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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 142.65 and 72.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 142.65 and 72.35 is: 99.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 142.65 = 72.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/142.65 = 72.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 142.65 × 72.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 10,320.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,320.73/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.80

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