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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.26, 142.18 and 90.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.26, 142.18 and 90.92 is: 125.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.26 : 142.18 = 90.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.26/142.18 = 90.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.26x = 142.18 × 90.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.26x = 12,927.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,927.01/103.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.19

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