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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 143.91 and 93.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 143.91 and 93.87 is: 128.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 143.91 = 93.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/143.91 = 93.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 143.91 × 93.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 13,508.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,508.83/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.95

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