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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 142.72 and 94.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 142.72 and 94.71 is: 130.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 142.72 = 94.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/142.72 = 94.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 142.72 × 94.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 13,517.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,517.01/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.01

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