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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.33, 143.73 and 92.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.33, 143.73 and 92.67 is: 127.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.33 : 143.73 = 92.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.33/143.73 = 92.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.33x = 143.73 × 92.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.33x = 13,319.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,319.46/104.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 127.67

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