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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 143.87 and 69.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 143.87 and 69.26 is: 95.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 143.87 = 69.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/143.87 = 69.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 143.87 × 69.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 9,964.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,964.45/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 95.60

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