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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 143.73 and 94.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 143.73 and 94.50 is: 130.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 143.73 = 94.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/143.73 = 94.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 143.73 × 94.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 13,582.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,582.49/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.33

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