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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.19, 143.73 and 60.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.19, 143.73 and 60.52 is: 83.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.19 : 143.73 = 60.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.19/143.73 = 60.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.19x = 143.73 × 60.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.19x = 8,698.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,698.54/104.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.49

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