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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.27, 142.68 and 87.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.27, 142.68 and 87.89 is: 121.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.27 : 142.68 = 87.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.27/142.68 = 87.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.27x = 142.68 × 87.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.27x = 12,540.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,540.15/103.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.43

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