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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.07, 143.60 and 66.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.07, 143.60 and 66.72 is: 92.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.07 : 143.60 = 66.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.07/143.60 = 66.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.07x = 143.60 × 66.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.07x = 9,580.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,580.99/104.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.06

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