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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 108.59, 148.84 and 104.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 108.59, 148.84 and 104.03 is: 142.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    108.59 : 148.84 = 104.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    108.59/148.84 = 104.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    108.59x = 148.84 × 104.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    108.59x = 15,484.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 15,484.22/108.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 142.59

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