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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.58, 142.95 and 59.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.58, 142.95 and 59.93 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.58 : 142.95 = 59.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.58/142.95 = 59.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.58x = 142.95 × 59.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.58x = 8,566.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,566.99/103.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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