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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.31, 142.38 and 91.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.31, 142.38 and 91.01 is: 125.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.31 : 142.38 = 91.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.31/142.38 = 91.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.31x = 142.38 × 91.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.31x = 12,957.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,957.29/103.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.43

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