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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.48, 142.90 and 69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.48, 142.90 and 69 is: 95.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.48 : 142.90 = 69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.48/142.90 = 69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.48x = 142.90 × 69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.48x = 9,860.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,860.10/103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.29

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