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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.46, 143.89 and 74.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.46, 143.89 and 74.94 is: 103.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.46 : 143.89 = 74.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.46/143.89 = 74.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.46x = 143.89 × 74.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.46x = 10,783.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,783.12/104.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.23

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