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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.36, 143.70 and 94.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.36, 143.70 and 94.04 is: 129.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.36 : 143.70 = 94.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.36/143.70 = 94.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.36x = 143.70 × 94.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.36x = 13,513.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,513.55/104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.49

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