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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.97, 144.59 and 87.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.97, 144.59 and 87.45 is: 120.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.97 : 144.59 = 87.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.97/144.59 = 87.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.97x = 144.59 × 87.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.97x = 12,643.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,643.24/104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 120.45

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