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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.72, 142.94 and 90.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.72, 142.94 and 90.58 is: 124.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.72 : 142.94 = 90.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.72/142.94 = 90.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.72x = 142.94 × 90.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.72x = 12,947.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,947.51/103.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.83

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