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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.12, 143.40 and 96.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.12, 143.40 and 96.43 is: 132.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.12 : 143.40 = 96.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.12/143.40 = 96.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.12x = 143.40 × 96.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.12x = 13,828.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,828.06/104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 132.81

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