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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.73 and 93.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.73 and 93.75 is: 129.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.73 = 93.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.73 = 93.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.73 × 93.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 13,474.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,474.69/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 129.40

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