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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.23, 154.10 and 95.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.23, 154.10 and 95.72 is: 142.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.23 : 154.10 = 95.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.23/154.10 = 95.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.23x = 154.10 × 95.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.23x = 14,749.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,749.20/103.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.88

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