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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.68, 142.97 and 76.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.68, 142.97 and 76.01 is: 104.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.68 : 142.97 = 76.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.68/142.97 = 76.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.68x = 142.97 × 76.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.68x = 10,866.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,866.05/103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.80

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