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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.08, 143.58 and 72.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.08, 143.58 and 72.94 is: 100.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.08 : 143.58 = 72.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.08/143.58 = 72.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.08x = 143.58 × 72.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.08x = 10,472.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,472.73/104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.62

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