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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 143.70 and 67.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 143.70 and 67.33 is: 92.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 143.70 = 67.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/143.70 = 67.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 143.70 × 67.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 9,675.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,675.32/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.83

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