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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.53, 142.91 and 92.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.53, 142.91 and 92.59 is: 127.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.53 : 142.91 = 92.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.53/142.91 = 92.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.53x = 142.91 × 92.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.53x = 13,231.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,231.57/103.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.81

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