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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.87, 144.74 and 68.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.87, 144.74 and 68.14 is: 94.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.87 : 144.74 = 68.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.87/144.74 = 68.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.87x = 144.74 × 68.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.87x = 9,861.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,861.88/104.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 94.04

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