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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.26, 143.86 and 65.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.26, 143.86 and 65.44 is: 90.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.26 : 143.86 = 65.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.26/143.86 = 65.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.26x = 143.86 × 65.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.26x = 9,414.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,414.20/104.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.30

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