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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.02, 143.61 and 67.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.02, 143.61 and 67.24 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.02 : 143.61 = 67.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.02/143.61 = 67.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.02x = 143.61 × 67.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.02x = 9,656.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,656.26/104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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