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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.36, 141.21 and 65.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.36, 141.21 and 65.58 is: 90.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.36 : 141.21 = 65.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.36/141.21 = 65.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.36x = 141.21 × 65.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.36x = 9,260.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,260.55/102.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.47

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