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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 143.80 and 74.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 143.80 and 74.73 is: 103.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 143.80 = 74.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/143.80 = 74.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 143.80 × 74.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 10,746.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,746.17/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.10

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