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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 143.61 and 88.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 143.61 and 88.62 is: 122.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 143.61 = 88.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/143.61 = 88.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 143.61 × 88.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 12,726.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,726.72/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.11

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