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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.30, 142.66 and 88.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.30, 142.66 and 88.46 is: 122.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.30 : 142.66 = 88.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.30/142.66 = 88.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.30x = 142.66 × 88.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.30x = 12,619.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,619.73/103.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.16

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