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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 144.48 and 61.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 144.48 and 61.05 is: 84.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 144.48 = 61.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/144.48 = 61.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 144.48 × 61.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 8,820.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,820.50/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.20

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