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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.89, 143.34 and 65.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.89, 143.34 and 65.07 is: 89.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.89 : 143.34 = 65.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.89/143.34 = 65.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.89x = 143.34 × 65.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.89x = 9,327.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,327.13/103.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.78

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