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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.08, 143.60 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.08, 143.60 and 65.28 is: 90.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.08 : 143.60 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.08/143.60 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.08x = 143.60 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.08x = 9,374.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,374.21/104.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.07

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