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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.04, 140.83 and 65.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.04, 140.83 and 65.24 is: 90.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.04 : 140.83 = 65.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.04/140.83 = 65.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.04x = 140.83 × 65.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.04x = 9,187.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,187.75/102.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.04

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