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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.04, 143.50 and 74.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.04, 143.50 and 74.53 is: 102.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.04 : 143.50 = 74.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.04/143.50 = 74.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.04x = 143.50 × 74.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.04x = 10,695.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,695.06/104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 102.80

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