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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.35, 142.70 and 88.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.35, 142.70 and 88.95 is: 122.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.35 : 142.70 = 88.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.35/142.70 = 88.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.35x = 142.70 × 88.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.35x = 12,692.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,692.72/103.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.81

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