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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 142.88 and 75.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 142.88 and 75.98 is: 104.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 142.88 = 75.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/142.88 = 75.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 142.88 × 75.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 10,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,856.02/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.73

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