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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.64, 142.56 and 91.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.64, 142.56 and 91.13 is: 125.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.64 : 142.56 = 91.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.64/142.56 = 91.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.64x = 142.56 × 91.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.64x = 12,990.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,990.78/103.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.35

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