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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.78, 144.42 and 95.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.78, 144.42 and 95.60 is: 131.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.78 : 144.42 = 95.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.78/144.42 = 95.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.78x = 144.42 × 95.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.78x = 13,806.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,806.55/104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.77

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