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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.32, 141.18 and 65.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.32, 141.18 and 65.46 is: 90.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.32 : 141.18 = 65.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.32/141.18 = 65.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.32x = 141.18 × 65.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.32x = 9,241.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,241.64/102.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.32

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