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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.79, 144.57 and 61.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.79, 144.57 and 61.11 is: 84.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.79 : 144.57 = 61.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.79/144.57 = 61.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.79x = 144.57 × 61.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.79x = 8,834.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,834.67/104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.31

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