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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.14, 155.87 and 88.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.14, 155.87 and 88.69 is: 132.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.14 : 155.87 = 88.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.14/155.87 = 88.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.14x = 155.87 × 88.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.14x = 13,823.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,823.33/104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.74

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