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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.84, 144.60 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.84, 144.60 and 68.04 is: 93.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.84 : 144.60 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.84/144.60 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.84x = 144.60 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.84x = 9,838.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,838.58/104.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.84

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