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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.55, 142.89 and 59.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.55, 142.89 and 59.89 is: 82.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.55 : 142.89 = 59.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.55/142.89 = 59.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.55x = 142.89 × 59.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.55x = 8,557.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,557.68/103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.64

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