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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.99, 144.86 and 61.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.99, 144.86 and 61.34 is: 84.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.99 : 144.86 = 61.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.99/144.86 = 61.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.99x = 144.86 × 61.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.99x = 8,884.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,884.68/104.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 84.63

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