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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.99, 142.58 and 102.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.99, 142.58 and 102.19 is: 140.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.99 : 142.58 = 102.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.99/142.58 = 102.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.99x = 142.58 × 102.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.99x = 14,570.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,570.25/103.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.11

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