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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.17, 155.93 and 65.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.17, 155.93 and 65.51 is: 98.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.17 : 155.93 = 65.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.17/155.93 = 65.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.17x = 155.93 × 65.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.17x = 10,214.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 10,214.65/104.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 98.06

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