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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.76, 142.94 and 74.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.76, 142.94 and 74.60 is: 102.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.76 : 142.94 = 74.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.76/142.94 = 74.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.76x = 142.94 × 74.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.76x = 10,662.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,662.95/103.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.77

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