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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.44, 144.15 and 63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.44, 144.15 and 63 is: 86.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.44 : 144.15 = 63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.44/144.15 = 63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.44x = 144.15 × 63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.44x = 9,081.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,081.45/104.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.95

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