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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.12, 142.40 and 95.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.12, 142.40 and 95.84 is: 132.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.12 : 142.40 = 95.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.12/142.40 = 95.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.12x = 142.40 × 95.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.12x = 13,647.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,647.62/103.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.35

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