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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.36, 141.12 and 65.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.36, 141.12 and 65.49 is: 90.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.36 : 141.12 = 65.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.36/141.12 = 65.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.36x = 141.12 × 65.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.36x = 9,241.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,241.95/102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.29

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