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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.05, 143.62 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.05, 143.62 and 67.21 is: 92.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.05 : 143.62 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.05/143.62 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.05x = 143.62 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.05x = 9,652.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,652.34/104.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.77

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