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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.68, 142.56 and 93.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.68, 142.56 and 93.24 is: 128.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.68 : 142.56 = 93.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.68/142.56 = 93.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.68x = 142.56 × 93.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.68x = 13,292.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,292.29/103.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.21

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