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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.24, 141.03 and 65.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.24, 141.03 and 65.34 is: 90.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.24 : 141.03 = 65.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.24/141.03 = 65.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.24x = 141.03 × 65.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.24x = 9,214.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,214.90/102.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.13

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