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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.16, 141 and 65.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.16, 141 and 65.35 is: 90.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.16 : 141 = 65.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.16/141 = 65.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.16x = 141 × 65.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.16x = 9,213.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,213.65/102.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.19

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