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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.10, 143.58 and 76.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.10, 143.58 and 76.38 is: 105.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.10 : 143.58 = 76.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.10/143.58 = 76.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.10x = 143.58 × 76.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.10x = 10,966.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,966.64/104.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 105.35

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