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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.09, 140.93 and 65.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.09, 140.93 and 65.27 is: 90.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.09 : 140.93 = 65.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.09/140.93 = 65.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.09x = 140.93 × 65.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.09x = 9,198.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,198.09/102.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.10

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