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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.07, 143.74 and 90.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.07, 143.74 and 90.24 is: 124.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.07 : 143.74 = 90.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.07/143.74 = 90.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.07x = 143.74 × 90.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.07x = 12,971.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,971.10/104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.64

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