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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.56, 143.94 and 95.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.56, 143.94 and 95.44 is: 131.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.56 : 143.94 = 95.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.56/143.94 = 95.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.56x = 143.94 × 95.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.56x = 13,737.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,737.63/104.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.39

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