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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.93, 150.35 and 103.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.93, 150.35 and 103.42 is: 142.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.93 : 150.35 = 103.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.93/150.35 = 103.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.93x = 150.35 × 103.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.93x = 15,549.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,549.20/108.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.74

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