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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.47, 142.77 and 59.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.47, 142.77 and 59.77 is: 82.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.47 : 142.77 = 59.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.47/142.77 = 59.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.47x = 142.77 × 59.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.47x = 8,533.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,533.36/103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.47

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