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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.56 and 69.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.56 and 69.52 is: 95.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.56 = 69.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.56 = 69.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.56 × 69.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 9,980.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,980.29/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.96

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