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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.70, 142.68 and 81.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.70, 142.68 and 81.82 is: 112.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.70 : 142.68 = 81.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.70/142.68 = 81.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.70x = 142.68 × 81.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.70x = 11,674.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,674.08/103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.58

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