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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.29, 141.12 and 65.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.29, 141.12 and 65.43 is: 90.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.29 : 141.12 = 65.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.29/141.12 = 65.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.29x = 141.12 × 65.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.29x = 9,233.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,233.48/102.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.27

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