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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 103.97, 143.38 and 66.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 103.97, 143.38 and 66.59 is: 91.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    103.97 : 143.38 = 66.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    103.97/143.38 = 66.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    103.97x = 143.38 × 66.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    103.97x = 9,547.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,547.67/103.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.83

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