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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.78 and 90.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.78 and 90.50 is: 124.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.78 = 90.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.78 = 90.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.78 × 90.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 13,010.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,010.92/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.95

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