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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 141.88 and 65.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 141.88 and 65.95 is: 91.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 141.88 = 65.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/141.88 = 65.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 141.88 × 65.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 9,356.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,356.47/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.03

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