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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.80, 144.82 and 94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.80, 144.82 and 94 is: 129.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.80 : 144.82 = 94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.80/144.82 = 94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.80x = 144.82 × 94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.80x = 13,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.08/104.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.90

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