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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.46, 142.94 and 91.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.46, 142.94 and 91.16 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.46 : 142.94 = 91.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.46/142.94 = 91.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.46x = 142.94 × 91.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.46x = 13,030.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,030.41/103.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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