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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.62, 142.97 and 59.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.62, 142.97 and 59.34 is: 81.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.62 : 142.97 = 59.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.62/142.97 = 59.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.62x = 142.97 × 59.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.62x = 8,483.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,483.84/103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 81.87

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