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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.24, 142.48 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.24, 142.48 and 65.44 is: 90.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.24 : 142.48 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.24/142.48 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.24x = 142.48 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.24x = 9,323.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,323.89/103.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.31

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