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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 143.61 and 74.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 143.61 and 74.64 is: 102.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 143.61 = 74.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/143.61 = 74.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 143.61 × 74.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 10,719.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,719.05/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.85

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