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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.09, 143.59 and 64.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.09, 143.59 and 64.73 is: 89.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.09 : 143.59 = 64.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.09/143.59 = 64.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.09x = 143.59 × 64.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.09x = 9,294.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,294.58/104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.29

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