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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.49, 142.88 and 72.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.49, 142.88 and 72.44 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.49 : 142.88 = 72.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.49/142.88 = 72.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.49x = 142.88 × 72.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.49x = 10,350.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,350.23/103.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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