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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.70, 141.73 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.70, 141.73 and 65.86 is: 90.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.70 : 141.73 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.70/141.73 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.70x = 141.73 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.70x = 9,334.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,334.34/102.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.89

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