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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.16, 143.74 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.16, 143.74 and 65.34 is: 90.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.16 : 143.74 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.16/143.74 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.16x = 143.74 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.16x = 9,392.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,392.35/104.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.18

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