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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.04, 143.52 and 72.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.04, 143.52 and 72.92 is: 100.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.04 : 143.52 = 72.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.04/143.52 = 72.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.04x = 143.52 × 72.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.04x = 10,465.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,465.48/104.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.59

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