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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 139.68 and 65.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 139.68 and 65.81 is: 90.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 139.68 = 65.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/139.68 = 65.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 139.68 × 65.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 9,191.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191.64/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.78

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