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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.78, 144.68 and 81.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.78, 144.68 and 81.43 is: 112.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.78 : 144.68 = 81.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.78/144.68 = 81.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.78x = 144.68 × 81.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.78x = 11,780.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,780.52/104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.43

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