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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.72 and 73.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.72 and 73.02 is: 100.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.72 = 73.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.72 = 73.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.72 × 73.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 10,494.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,494.62/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.78

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