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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.26, 143.76 and 88.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.26, 143.76 and 88.77 is: 122.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.26 : 143.76 = 88.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.26/143.76 = 88.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.26x = 143.76 × 88.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.26x = 12,760.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,760.86/104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.40

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