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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.52, 142.88 and 59.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.52, 142.88 and 59.86 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.52 : 142.88 = 59.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.52/142.88 = 59.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.52x = 142.88 × 59.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.52x = 8,552.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,552.68/103.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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