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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.76, 141.88 and 65.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.76, 141.88 and 65.98 is: 91.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.76 : 141.88 = 65.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.76/141.88 = 65.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.76x = 141.88 × 65.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.76x = 9,361.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,361.24/102.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.10

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