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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.55, 142.97 and 77.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.55, 142.97 and 77.35 is: 106.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.55 : 142.97 = 77.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.55/142.97 = 77.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.55x = 142.97 × 77.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.55x = 11,058.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,058.73/103.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.80

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