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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.20, 143.49 and 75.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.20, 143.49 and 75.04 is: 103.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.20 : 143.49 = 75.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.20/143.49 = 75.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.20x = 143.49 × 75.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.20x = 10,767.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,767.49/104.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.33

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