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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.03, 143.57 and 60.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.03, 143.57 and 60.35 is: 83.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.03 : 143.57 = 60.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.03/143.57 = 60.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.03x = 143.57 × 60.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.03x = 8,663.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,663.43/104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.28

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