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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.78, 141.75 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.78, 141.75 and 65.91 is: 90.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.78 : 141.75 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.78/141.75 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.78x = 141.75 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.78x = 9,342.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,342.74/102.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.90

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