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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.16, 142.27 and 87.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.16, 142.27 and 87.66 is: 120.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.16 : 142.27 = 87.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.16/142.27 = 87.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.16x = 142.27 × 87.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.16x = 12,470.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470.68/103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.89

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