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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.91, 144.84 and 84.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.91, 144.84 and 84.45 is: 116.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.91 : 144.84 = 84.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.91/144.84 = 84.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.91x = 144.84 × 84.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.91x = 12,231.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,231.74/104.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 116.59

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