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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.52, 142.86 and 68.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.52, 142.86 and 68.61 is: 94.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.52 : 142.86 = 68.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.52/142.86 = 68.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.52x = 142.86 × 68.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.52x = 9,801.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,801.28/103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.68

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