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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.26, 143.89 and 60.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.26, 143.89 and 60.59 is: 83.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.26 : 143.89 = 60.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.26/143.89 = 60.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.26x = 143.89 × 60.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.26x = 8,718.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,718.30/104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.62

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