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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.59, 141.60 and 65.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.59, 141.60 and 65.76 is: 90.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.59 : 141.60 = 65.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.59/141.60 = 65.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.59x = 141.60 × 65.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.59x = 9,311.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,311.62/102.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.77

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