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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.04, 142.08 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.04, 142.08 and 90.24 is: 124.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.04 : 142.08 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.04/142.08 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.04x = 142.08 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.04x = 12,821.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,821.30/103.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.43

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