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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.52 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.52 and 60.35 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.52 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.52 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.52 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 8,661.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,661.43/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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