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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.41, 143.94 and 86.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.41, 143.94 and 86.86 is: 119.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.41 : 143.94 = 86.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.41/143.94 = 86.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.41x = 143.94 × 86.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.41x = 12,502.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,502.63/104.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.75

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