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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 142.65 and 74.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 142.65 and 74.49 is: 102.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 142.65 = 74.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/142.65 = 74.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 142.65 × 74.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 10,626.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,626.00/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.52

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