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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.97, 144.76 and 77.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.97, 144.76 and 77.23 is: 106.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.97 : 144.76 = 77.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.97/144.76 = 77.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.97x = 144.76 × 77.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.97x = 11,179.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 11,179.81/104.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 106.50

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