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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.69, 143.16 and 66.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.69, 143.16 and 66.88 is: 92.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.69 : 143.16 = 66.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.69/143.16 = 66.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.69x = 143.16 × 66.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.69x = 9,574.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,574.54/103.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.34

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