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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.43, 143.76 and 90.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.43, 143.76 and 90.56 is: 124.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.43 : 143.76 = 90.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.43/143.76 = 90.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.43x = 143.76 × 90.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.43x = 13,018.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,018.19/104.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.66

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