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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.57, 142.89 and 74.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.57, 142.89 and 74.07 is: 102.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.57 : 142.89 = 74.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.57/142.89 = 74.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.57x = 142.89 × 74.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.57x = 10,583.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,583.78/103.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.19

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