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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.94, 143.42 and 65.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.94, 143.42 and 65.12 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.94 : 143.42 = 65.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.94/143.42 = 65.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.94x = 143.42 × 65.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.94x = 9,339.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,339.51/103.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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