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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.10, 143.82 and 79.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.10, 143.82 and 79.62 is: 110.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.10 : 143.82 = 79.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.10/143.82 = 79.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.10x = 143.82 × 79.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.10x = 11,450.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,450.95/104.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 110.00

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