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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 143.69 and 73.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 143.69 and 73.08 is: 100.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 143.69 = 73.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/143.69 = 73.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 143.69 × 73.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 10,500.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,500.50/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.75

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