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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.89, 143.43 and 65.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.89, 143.43 and 65.13 is: 89.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.89 : 143.43 = 65.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.89/143.43 = 65.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.89x = 143.43 × 65.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.89x = 9,341.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,341.60/103.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.92

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