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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.50, 142.74 and 85.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.50, 142.74 and 85.20 is: 117.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.50 : 142.74 = 85.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.50/142.74 = 85.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.50x = 142.74 × 85.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.50x = 12,161.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,161.45/103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 117.50

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