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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.41, 144.12 and 76.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.41, 144.12 and 76.87 is: 106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.41 : 144.12 = 76.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.41/144.12 = 76.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.41x = 144.12 × 76.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.41x = 11,078.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,078.50/104.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.11

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