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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.11, 155.46 and 94.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.11, 155.46 and 94.61 is: 142.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.11 : 155.46 = 94.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.11/155.46 = 94.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.11x = 155.46 × 94.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.11x = 14,707.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,707.29/103.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.64

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