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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.53, 142.92 and 72.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.53, 142.92 and 72.63 is: 100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.53 : 142.92 = 72.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.53/142.92 = 72.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.53x = 142.92 × 72.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.53x = 10,380.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,380.28/103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.26

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