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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.24, 143.90 and 84.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.24, 143.90 and 84.26 is: 116.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.24 : 143.90 = 84.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.24/143.90 = 84.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.24x = 143.90 × 84.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.24x = 12,125.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,125.01/104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.32

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