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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.10, 155.97 and 86.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.10, 155.97 and 86.04 is: 128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.10 : 155.97 = 86.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.10/155.97 = 86.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.10x = 155.97 × 86.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.10x = 13,419.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,419.66/104.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.91

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