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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.18, 143.75 and 67.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.18, 143.75 and 67.28 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.18 : 143.75 = 67.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.18/143.75 = 67.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.18x = 143.75 × 67.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.18x = 9,671.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,671.16/104.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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