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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.49, 142.76 and 72.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.49, 142.76 and 72.43 is: 99.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.49 : 142.76 = 72.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.49/142.76 = 72.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.49x = 142.76 × 72.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.49x = 10,340.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,340.11/103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 99.91

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