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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 105.16, 144.82 and 103.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 105.16, 144.82 and 103.03 is: 141.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    105.16 : 144.82 = 103.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    105.16/144.82 = 103.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    105.16x = 144.82 × 103.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    105.16x = 14,920.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,920.80/105.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 141.89

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