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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.88, 143.42 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.88, 143.42 and 65.13 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.88 : 143.42 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.88/143.42 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.88x = 143.42 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.88x = 9,340.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,340.62/103.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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