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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.83, 144.72 and 68.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.83, 144.72 and 68.04 is: 93.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.83 : 144.72 = 68.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.83/144.72 = 68.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.83x = 144.72 × 68.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.83x = 9,846.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,846.75/104.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 93.93

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