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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.16, 143.79 and 90.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.16, 143.79 and 90.36 is: 124.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.16 : 143.79 = 90.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.16/143.79 = 90.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.16x = 143.79 × 90.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.16x = 12,992.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,992.86/104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.74

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