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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.54, 142.76 and 88.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.54, 142.76 and 88.76 is: 122.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.54 : 142.76 = 88.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.54/142.76 = 88.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.54x = 142.76 × 88.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.54x = 12,671.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,671.38/103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.38

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