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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.51, 142.97 and 94.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.51, 142.97 and 94.30 is: 130.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.51 : 142.97 = 94.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.51/142.97 = 94.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.51x = 142.97 × 94.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.51x = 13,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,481.24/103.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.24

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