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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.24, 143.85 and 66.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.24, 143.85 and 66.39 is: 91.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.24 : 143.85 = 66.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.24/143.85 = 66.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.24x = 143.85 × 66.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.24x = 9,550.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,550.94/104.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.63

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