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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.28, 143.76 and 87.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.28, 143.76 and 87.88 is: 121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.28 : 143.76 = 87.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.28/143.76 = 87.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.28x = 143.76 × 87.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.28x = 12,633.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,633.63/104.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 121.15

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