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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.36, 143.97 and 65.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.36, 143.97 and 65.57 is: 90.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.36 : 143.97 = 65.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.36/143.97 = 65.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.36x = 143.97 × 65.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.36x = 9,440.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,440.11/104.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.46

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