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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.91, 142.62 and 93.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.91, 142.62 and 93.43 is: 128.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.91 : 142.62 = 93.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.91/142.62 = 93.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.91x = 142.62 × 93.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.91x = 13,324.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,324.99/103.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.24

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