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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.09, 143.97 and 92.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.09, 143.97 and 92.60 is: 128.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.09 : 143.97 = 92.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.09/143.97 = 92.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.09x = 143.97 × 92.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.09x = 13,331.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,331.62/104.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 128.08

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