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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.45, 142.59 and 81.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.45, 142.59 and 81.58 is: 112.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.45 : 142.59 = 81.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.45/142.59 = 81.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.45x = 142.59 × 81.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.45x = 11,632.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,632.49/103.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.45

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