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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.70, 154.90 and 94.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.70, 154.90 and 94.70 is: 141.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.70 : 154.90 = 94.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.70/154.90 = 94.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.70x = 154.90 × 94.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.70x = 14,669.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,669.03/103.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.46

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