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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 104.78, 144.50 and 65.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 104.78, 144.50 and 65.94 is: 90.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    104.78 : 144.50 = 65.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    104.78/144.50 = 65.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    104.78x = 144.50 × 65.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    104.78x = 9,528.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,528.00/104.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.94

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