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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.24, 143.76 and 76.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.24, 143.76 and 76.23 is: 105.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.24 : 143.76 = 76.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.24/143.76 = 76.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.24x = 143.76 × 76.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.24x = 10,958.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,958.82/104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.14

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