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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.96, 143.42 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.96, 143.42 and 65.14 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.96 : 143.42 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.96/143.42 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.96x = 143.42 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.96x = 9,342.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342.38/103.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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