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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.65, 143.02 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.65, 143.02 and 66.84 is: 92.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.65 : 143.02 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.65/143.02 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.65x = 143.02 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.65x = 9,560.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,560.00/103.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.23

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