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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.40 and 95.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.40 and 95.30 is: 131.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.40 = 95.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.40 = 95.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.40 × 95.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 13,666.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,666.02/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 131.40

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