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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.50, 142.80 and 59.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.50, 142.80 and 59.82 is: 82.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.50 : 142.80 = 59.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.50/142.80 = 59.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.50x = 142.80 × 59.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.50x = 8,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,542.30/103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.53

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