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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.25, 143.31 and 91.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.25, 143.31 and 91.83 is: 126.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.25 : 143.31 = 91.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.25/143.31 = 91.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.25x = 143.31 × 91.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.25x = 13,160.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,160.16/104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 126.24

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