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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.83, 144.67 and 61.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.83, 144.67 and 61.18 is: 84.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.83 : 144.67 = 61.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.83/144.67 = 61.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.83x = 144.67 × 61.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.83x = 8,850.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,850.91/104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.43

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