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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.29, 142.55 and 65.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.29, 142.55 and 65.96 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.29 : 142.55 = 65.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.29/142.55 = 65.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.29x = 142.55 × 65.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.29x = 9,402.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,402.50/103.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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