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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.23, 143.76 and 73.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.23, 143.76 and 73.14 is: 100.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.23 : 143.76 = 73.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.23/143.76 = 73.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.23x = 143.76 × 73.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.23x = 10,514.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,514.34/104.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.88

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