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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.84, 142.52 and 95.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.84, 142.52 and 95.20 is: 130.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.84 : 142.52 = 95.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.84/142.52 = 95.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.84x = 142.52 × 95.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.84x = 13,567.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,567.90/103.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.66

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