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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.43, 142.62 and 95.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.43, 142.62 and 95.33 is: 131.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.43 : 142.62 = 95.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.43/142.62 = 95.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.43x = 142.62 × 95.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.43x = 13,595.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,595.96/103.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.45

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