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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.10, 143.61 and 95.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.10, 143.61 and 95.78 is: 132.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.10 : 143.61 = 95.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.10/143.61 = 95.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.10x = 143.61 × 95.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.10x = 13,754.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,754.97/104.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.13

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