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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.22, 143.78 and 65.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.22, 143.78 and 65.40 is: 90.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.22 : 143.78 = 65.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.22/143.78 = 65.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.22x = 143.78 × 65.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.22x = 9,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,403.21/104.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.22

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