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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 142.95 and 72.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 142.95 and 72.52 is: 100.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 142.95 = 72.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/142.95 = 72.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 142.95 × 72.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 10,366.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,366.73/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.01

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