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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.09, 143.52 and 67.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.09, 143.52 and 67.21 is: 92.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.09 : 143.52 = 67.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.09/143.52 = 67.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.09x = 143.52 × 67.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.09x = 9,645.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,645.37/104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.67

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