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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.83, 143.22 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.83, 143.22 and 65.04 is: 89.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.83 : 143.22 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.83/143.22 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.83x = 143.22 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.83x = 9,315.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,315.03/103.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.71

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