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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.06, 140.94 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.06, 140.94 and 65.25 is: 90.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.06 : 140.94 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.06/140.94 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.06x = 140.94 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.06x = 9,196.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,196.34/102.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.11

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