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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.09, 140.86 and 65.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.09, 140.86 and 65.25 is: 90.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.09 : 140.86 = 65.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.09/140.86 = 65.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.09x = 140.86 × 65.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.09x = 9,191.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,191.12/102.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.03

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