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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.48, 142.94 and 88.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.48, 142.94 and 88.92 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.48 : 142.94 = 88.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.48/142.94 = 88.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.48x = 142.94 × 88.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.48x = 12,710.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,710.22/103.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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