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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.25, 142.35 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.25, 142.35 and 86.84 is: 119.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.25 : 142.35 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.25/142.35 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.25x = 142.35 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.25x = 12,360.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,360.96/103.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.72

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