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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.50, 142.83 and 57.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.50, 142.83 and 57.50 is: 79.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.50 : 142.83 = 57.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.50/142.83 = 57.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.50x = 142.83 × 57.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.50x = 8,212.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,212.73/103.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 79.35

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