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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.50, 144.26 and 65.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.50, 144.26 and 65.71 is: 90.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.50 : 144.26 = 65.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.50/144.26 = 65.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.50x = 144.26 × 65.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.50x = 9,479.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,479.32/104.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.71

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