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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.16, 142.34 and 88.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.16, 142.34 and 88.58 is: 122.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.16 : 142.34 = 88.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.16/142.34 = 88.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.16x = 142.34 × 88.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.16x = 12,607.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,607.32/103.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.22

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