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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 143.95 and 87.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 143.95 and 87.48 is: 120.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 143.95 = 87.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/143.95 = 87.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 143.95 × 87.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 12,592.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,592.75/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.21

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