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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.51, 142.91 and 72.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.51, 142.91 and 72.46 is: 100.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.51 : 142.91 = 72.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.51/142.91 = 72.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.51x = 142.91 × 72.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.51x = 10,355.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,355.26/103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.04

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