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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.08, 142.56 and 90.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.08, 142.56 and 90.48 is: 125.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.08 : 142.56 = 90.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.08/142.56 = 90.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.08x = 142.56 × 90.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.08x = 12,898.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,898.83/103.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.13

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