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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.56, 142.96 and 74.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.56, 142.96 and 74.52 is: 102.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.56 : 142.96 = 74.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.56/142.96 = 74.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.56x = 142.96 × 74.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.56x = 10,653.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,653.38/103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.87

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