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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 142.98 and 62.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 142.98 and 62.18 is: 85.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 142.98 = 62.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/142.98 = 62.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 142.98 × 62.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 8,890.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,890.50/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 85.77

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