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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 144.48 and 75.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 144.48 and 75.60 is: 104.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 144.48 = 75.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/144.48 = 75.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 144.48 × 75.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 10,922.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,922.69/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.26

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