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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.29, 143.88 and 91.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.29, 143.88 and 91.29 is: 125.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.29 : 143.88 = 91.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.29/143.88 = 91.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.29x = 143.88 × 91.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.29x = 13,135.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,135.00/104.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.95

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