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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.46, 142.83 and 75.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.46, 142.83 and 75.78 is: 104.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.46 : 142.83 = 75.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.46/142.83 = 75.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.46x = 142.83 × 75.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.46x = 10,823.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,823.66/103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.62

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