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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.27, 143.90 and 60.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.27, 143.90 and 60.62 is: 83.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.27 : 143.90 = 60.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.27/143.90 = 60.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.27x = 143.90 × 60.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.27x = 8,722.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,722.65/104.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 83.65

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