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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.62, 142.98 and 59.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.62, 142.98 and 59.94 is: 82.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.62 : 142.98 = 59.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.62/142.98 = 59.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.62x = 142.98 × 59.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.62x = 8,570.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,570.22/103.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.71

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