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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.81, 141.90 and 65.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.81, 141.90 and 65.99 is: 91.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.81 : 141.90 = 65.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.81/141.90 = 65.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.81x = 141.90 × 65.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.81x = 9,362.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,362.94/102.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 91.07

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