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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.08, 143.65 and 60.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.08, 143.65 and 60.44 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.08 : 143.65 = 60.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.08/143.65 = 60.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.08x = 143.65 × 60.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.08x = 8,682.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,682.21/104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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