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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 143.91 and 75.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 143.91 and 75.16 is: 103.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 143.91 = 75.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/143.91 = 75.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 143.91 × 75.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 10,816.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,816.28/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.77

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