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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.18, 143.96 and 76.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.18, 143.96 and 76.64 is: 105.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.18 : 143.96 = 76.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.18/143.96 = 76.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.18x = 143.96 × 76.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.18x = 11,031.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,031.99/104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.90

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