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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.47, 142.69 and 87.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.47, 142.69 and 87.27 is: 120.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.47 : 142.69 = 87.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.47/142.69 = 87.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.47x = 142.69 × 87.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.47x = 12,452.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,452.56/103.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.35

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