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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.54, 141.39 and 65.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.54, 141.39 and 65.65 is: 90.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.54 : 141.39 = 65.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.54/141.39 = 65.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.54x = 141.39 × 65.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.54x = 9,282.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,282.25/102.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.52

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