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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.95, 143.26 and 90.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.95, 143.26 and 90.74 is: 125.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.95 : 143.26 = 90.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.95/143.26 = 90.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.95x = 143.26 × 90.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.95x = 12,999.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,999.54/103.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.06

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