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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.14, 143.59 and 67.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.14, 143.59 and 67.29 is: 92.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.14 : 143.59 = 67.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.14/143.59 = 67.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.14x = 143.59 × 67.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.14x = 9,662.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,662.17/104.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.78

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