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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.07, 142.36 and 89.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.07, 142.36 and 89.24 is: 123.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.07 : 142.36 = 89.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.07/142.36 = 89.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.07x = 142.36 × 89.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.07x = 12,703.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,703.27/103.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.25

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