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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.66, 142.94 and 93.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.66, 142.94 and 93.40 is: 128.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.66 : 142.94 = 93.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.66/142.94 = 93.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.66x = 142.94 × 93.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.66x = 13,350.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,350.60/103.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.79

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