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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.72, 141.64 and 65.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.72, 141.64 and 65.86 is: 90.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.72 : 141.64 = 65.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.72/141.64 = 65.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.72x = 141.64 × 65.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.72x = 9,328.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,328.41/102.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.81

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