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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.15, 140.99 and 65.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.15, 140.99 and 65.28 is: 90.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.15 : 140.99 = 65.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.15/140.99 = 65.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.15x = 140.99 × 65.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.15x = 9,203.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,203.83/102.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.10

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