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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.43, 143.97 and 74.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.43, 143.97 and 74.97 is: 103.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.43 : 143.97 = 74.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.43/143.97 = 74.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.43x = 143.97 × 74.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.43x = 10,793.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,793.26/104.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 103.35

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