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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.74, 143.21 and 66.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.74, 143.21 and 66.84 is: 92.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.74 : 143.21 = 66.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.74/143.21 = 66.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.74x = 143.21 × 66.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.74x = 9,571.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,571.82/103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.27

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