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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.78, 144.36 and 75.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.78, 144.36 and 75.62 is: 104.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.78 : 144.36 = 75.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.78/144.36 = 75.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.78x = 144.36 × 75.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.78x = 10,916.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,916.50/104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 104.18

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