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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.70 and 59.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.70 and 59.87 is: 82.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.70 = 59.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.70 = 59.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.70 × 59.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 8,603.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,603.45/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 82.62

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