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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.54, 142.62 and 86.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.54, 142.62 and 86.14 is: 118.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.54 : 142.62 = 86.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.54/142.62 = 86.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.54x = 142.62 × 86.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.54x = 12,285.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,285.29/103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 118.65

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