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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.41, 142.69 and 88.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.41, 142.69 and 88.83 is: 122.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.41 : 142.69 = 88.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.41/142.69 = 88.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.41x = 142.69 × 88.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.41x = 12,675.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,675.15/103.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.57

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