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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.73, 142.89 and 94.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.73, 142.89 and 94.01 is: 129.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.73 : 142.89 = 94.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.73/142.89 = 94.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.73x = 142.89 × 94.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.73x = 13,432.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,432.37/103.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.50

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