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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.56, 142.92 and 59.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.56, 142.92 and 59.90 is: 82.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.56 : 142.92 = 59.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.56/142.92 = 59.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.56x = 142.92 × 59.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.56x = 8,560.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,560.91/103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.67

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