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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.76, 144.59 and 87.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.76, 144.59 and 87.25 is: 120.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.76 : 144.59 = 87.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.76/144.59 = 87.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.76x = 144.59 × 87.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.76x = 12,615.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,615.62/104.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.42

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