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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.52, 144.28 and 76.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.52, 144.28 and 76.88 is: 106.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.52 : 144.28 = 76.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.52/144.28 = 76.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.52x = 144.28 × 76.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.52x = 11,092.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,092.25/104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.13

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