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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.58, 142.94 and 74.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.58, 142.94 and 74.12 is: 102.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.58 : 142.94 = 74.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.58/142.94 = 74.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.58x = 142.94 × 74.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.58x = 10,594.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,594.71/103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.29

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