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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.44, 142.31 and 86.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.44, 142.31 and 86.84 is: 119.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.44 : 142.31 = 86.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.44/142.31 = 86.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.44x = 142.31 × 86.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.44x = 12,357.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,357.05/103.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.46

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