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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.11, 141.61 and 95.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.11, 141.61 and 95.59 is: 131.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.11 : 141.61 = 95.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.11/141.61 = 95.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.11x = 141.61 × 95.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.11x = 13,536.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,536.50/103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.28

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