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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.07, 141.93 and 86.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.07, 141.93 and 86.67 is: 119.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.07 : 141.93 = 86.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.07/141.93 = 86.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.07x = 141.93 × 86.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.07x = 12,301.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,301.07/103.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.35

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