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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.07, 143.57 and 72.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.07, 143.57 and 72.93 is: 100.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.07 : 143.57 = 72.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.07/143.57 = 72.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.07x = 143.57 × 72.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.07x = 10,470.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,470.20/104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.61

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