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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.34 and 93.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.34 and 93.11 is: 128.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.34 = 93.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.34 = 93.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.34 × 93.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 13,346.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,346.39/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.33

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