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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.71, 142.83 and 95.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.71, 142.83 and 95.61 is: 131.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.71 : 142.83 = 95.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.71/142.83 = 95.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.71x = 142.83 × 95.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.71x = 13,655.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,655.98/103.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.67

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