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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102, 140.69 and 65.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102, 140.69 and 65.16 is: 89.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102 : 140.69 = 65.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102/140.69 = 65.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102x = 140.69 × 65.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102x = 9,167.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,167.03/102
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.87

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