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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.34 and 86.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.34 and 86.71 is: 119.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.34 = 86.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.34 = 86.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.34 × 86.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 12,341.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,341.59/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.55

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