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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.05, 143.32 and 72.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.05, 143.32 and 72.91 is: 100.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.05 : 143.32 = 72.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.05/143.32 = 72.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.05x = 143.32 × 72.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.05x = 10,449.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,449.46/104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.43

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