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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.26, 143.10 and 91.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.26, 143.10 and 91.30 is: 125.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.26 : 143.10 = 91.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.26/143.10 = 91.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.26x = 143.10 × 91.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.26x = 13,065.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,065.03/104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.31

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