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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.04, 143.36 and 90.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.04, 143.36 and 90.40 is: 124.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.04 : 143.36 = 90.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.04/143.36 = 90.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.04x = 143.36 × 90.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.04x = 12,959.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,959.74/104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.57

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