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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.56, 142.82 and 75.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.56, 142.82 and 75.92 is: 104.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.56 : 142.82 = 75.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.56/142.82 = 75.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.56x = 142.82 × 75.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.56x = 10,842.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,842.89/103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.70

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