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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.62, 144.34 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.62, 144.34 and 65.81 is: 90.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.62 : 144.34 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.62/144.34 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.62x = 144.34 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.62x = 9,499.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,499.02/104.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.80

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