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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.12, 143.66 and 60.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.12, 143.66 and 60.46 is: 83.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.12 : 143.66 = 60.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.12/143.66 = 60.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.12x = 143.66 × 60.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.12x = 8,685.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,685.68/104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.42

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