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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.47, 141.43 and 65.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.47, 141.43 and 65.68 is: 90.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.47 : 141.43 = 65.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.47/141.43 = 65.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.47x = 141.43 × 65.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.47x = 9,289.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,289.12/102.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.65

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