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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.12, 143.66 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.12, 143.66 and 67.28 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.12 : 143.66 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.12/143.66 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.12x = 143.66 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.12x = 9,665.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,665.44/104.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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