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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.25, 143.76 and 73.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.25, 143.76 and 73.11 is: 100.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.25 : 143.76 = 73.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.25/143.76 = 73.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.25x = 143.76 × 73.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.25x = 10,510.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,510.29/104.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 100.82

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