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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.06, 143.62 and 60.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.06, 143.62 and 60.40 is: 83.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.06 : 143.62 = 60.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.06/143.62 = 60.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.06x = 143.62 × 60.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.06x = 8,674.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,674.65/104.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.36

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