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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.17, 143.63 and 86.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.17, 143.63 and 86.63 is: 119.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.17 : 143.63 = 86.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.17/143.63 = 86.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.17x = 143.63 × 86.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.17x = 12,441.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,441.95/104.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 119.44

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