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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.56, 142.62 and 91.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.56, 142.62 and 91.84 is: 126.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.56 : 142.62 = 91.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.56/142.62 = 91.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.56x = 142.62 × 91.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.56x = 13,098.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,098.22/103.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.48

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