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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.94, 144.86 and 91.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.94, 144.86 and 91.08 is: 125.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.94 : 144.86 = 91.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.94/144.86 = 91.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.94x = 144.86 × 91.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.94x = 13,193.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,193.39/104.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 125.72

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