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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.61, 143.03 and 66.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.61, 143.03 and 66.29 is: 91.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.61 : 143.03 = 66.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.61/143.03 = 66.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.61x = 143.03 × 66.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.61x = 9,480.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,480.91/103.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.50

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