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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.08, 143.59 and 72.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.08, 143.59 and 72.98 is: 100.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.08 : 143.59 = 72.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.08/143.59 = 72.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.08x = 143.59 × 72.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.08x = 10,479.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,479.20/104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.68

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