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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.60 and 91.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.60 and 91.86 is: 126.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.60 = 91.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.60 = 91.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.60 × 91.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 13,191.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,191.10/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.84

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