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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.59, 144.38 and 67.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.59, 144.38 and 67.74 is: 93.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.59 : 144.38 = 67.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.59/144.38 = 67.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.59x = 144.38 × 67.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.59x = 9,779.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,779.93/104.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.51

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