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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.53, 143.97 and 90.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.53, 143.97 and 90.71 is: 124.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.53 : 143.97 = 90.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.53/143.97 = 90.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.53x = 143.97 × 90.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.53x = 13,059.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,059.52/104.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.94

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