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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.93, 144.57 and 81.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.93, 144.57 and 81.54 is: 112.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.93 : 144.57 = 81.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.93/144.57 = 81.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.93x = 144.57 × 81.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.93x = 11,787.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,787.11/104.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 112.33

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