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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.79, 143.21 and 59.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.79, 143.21 and 59.54 is: 82.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.79 : 143.21 = 59.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.79/143.21 = 59.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.79x = 143.21 × 59.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.79x = 8,525.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,525.71/103.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.15

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