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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.59, 142.91 and 62.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.59, 142.91 and 62.13 is: 85.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.59 : 142.91 = 62.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.59/142.91 = 62.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.59x = 142.91 × 62.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.59x = 8,878.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,878.44/103.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.71

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