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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.05, 143.51 and 88.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.05, 143.51 and 88.55 is: 122.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.05 : 143.51 = 88.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.05/143.51 = 88.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.05x = 143.51 × 88.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.05x = 12,707.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707.81/104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.13

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