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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.13, 143.64 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.13, 143.64 and 65.25 is: 90.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.13 : 143.64 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.13/143.64 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.13x = 143.64 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.13x = 9,372.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,372.51/104.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.01

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