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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.74, 143.23 and 66.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.74, 143.23 and 66.96 is: 92.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.74 : 143.23 = 66.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.74/143.23 = 66.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.74x = 143.23 × 66.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.74x = 9,590.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,590.68/103.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 92.45

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