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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.30, 143.96 and 95.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.30, 143.96 and 95.48 is: 131.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.30 : 143.96 = 95.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.30/143.96 = 95.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.30x = 143.96 × 95.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.30x = 13,744.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,744.10/104.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.78

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