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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.05, 143.86 and 91.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.05, 143.86 and 91.07 is: 125.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.05 : 143.86 = 91.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.05/143.86 = 91.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.05x = 143.86 × 91.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.05x = 13,101.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,101.26/104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.92

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