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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.81, 154.98 and 95.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.81, 154.98 and 95.17 is: 142.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.81 : 154.98 = 95.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.81/154.98 = 95.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.81x = 154.98 × 95.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.81x = 14,748.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,748.20/103.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.08

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