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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.74, 141.70 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.74, 141.70 and 65.95 is: 90.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.74 : 141.70 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.74/141.70 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.74x = 141.70 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.74x = 9,345.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,345.32/102.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.96

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