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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.21, 141.04 and 65.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.21, 141.04 and 65.37 is: 90.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.21 : 141.04 = 65.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.21/141.04 = 65.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.21x = 141.04 × 65.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.21x = 9,220.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,220.40/102.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.21

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