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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.27, 143.84 and 74.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.27, 143.84 and 74.75 is: 103.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.27 : 143.84 = 74.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.27/143.84 = 74.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.27x = 143.84 × 74.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.27x = 10,752.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,752.59/104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.13

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