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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.52, 143.25 and 102.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.52, 143.25 and 102.63 is: 140.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.52 : 143.25 = 102.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.52/143.25 = 102.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.52x = 143.25 × 102.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.52x = 14,701.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 14,701.75/104.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 140.66

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