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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.72 and 60.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.72 and 60.48 is: 83.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.72 = 60.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.72 = 60.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.72 × 60.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 8,692.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,692.19/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.47

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