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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.42, 142.72 and 59.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.42, 142.72 and 59.75 is: 82.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.42 : 142.72 = 59.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.42/142.72 = 59.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.42x = 142.72 × 59.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.42x = 8,526.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,526.66/103.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.45

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