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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.54, 142.83 and 92.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.54, 142.83 and 92.32 is: 127.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.54 : 142.83 = 92.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.54/142.83 = 92.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.54x = 142.83 × 92.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.54x = 13,186.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,186.07/103.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.35

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