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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.29, 141.09 and 65.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.29, 141.09 and 65.39 is: 90.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.29 : 141.09 = 65.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.29/141.09 = 65.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.29x = 141.09 × 65.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.29x = 9,225.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,225.17/102.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.19

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