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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 143.75 and 67.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 143.75 and 67.42 is: 92.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 143.75 = 67.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/143.75 = 67.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 143.75 × 67.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 9,691.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,691.63/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.99

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