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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.48, 142.64 and 87.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.48, 142.64 and 87.08 is: 120.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.48 : 142.64 = 87.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.48/142.64 = 87.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.48x = 142.64 × 87.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.48x = 12,421.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,421.09/103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.03

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