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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.69, 141.70 and 65.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.69, 141.70 and 65.85 is: 90.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.69 : 141.70 = 65.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.69/141.70 = 65.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.69x = 141.70 × 65.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.69x = 9,330.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,330.62/102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.87

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