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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 142.62 and 72.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 142.62 and 72.27 is: 99.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 142.62 = 72.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/142.62 = 72.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 142.62 × 72.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 10,307.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,307.15/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.64

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