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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.02, 143.58 and 65.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.02, 143.58 and 65.23 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.02 : 143.58 = 65.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.02/143.58 = 65.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.02x = 143.58 × 65.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.02x = 9,365.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,365.72/104.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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