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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.16, 143.73 and 66.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.16, 143.73 and 66.81 is: 92.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.16 : 143.73 = 66.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.16/143.73 = 66.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.16x = 143.73 × 66.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.16x = 9,602.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,602.60/104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.19

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