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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.03, 143.54 and 62.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.03, 143.54 and 62.58 is: 86.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.03 : 143.54 = 62.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.03/143.54 = 62.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.03x = 143.54 × 62.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.03x = 8,982.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,982.02/104.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 86.34

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