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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.21, 143 and 94.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.21, 143 and 94.93 is: 130.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.21 : 143 = 94.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.21/143 = 94.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.21x = 143 × 94.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.21x = 13,574.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,574.99/104.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 130.27

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