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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.02, 140.85 and 65.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.02, 140.85 and 65.21 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.02 : 140.85 = 65.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.02/140.85 = 65.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.02x = 140.85 × 65.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.02x = 9,184.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,184.12/102.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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