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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104, 143.64 and 69.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104, 143.64 and 69.60 is: 96.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104 : 143.64 = 69.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104/143.64 = 69.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104x = 143.64 × 69.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104x = 9,997.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,997.34/104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 96.13

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