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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.82, 141.83 and 65.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.82, 141.83 and 65.91 is: 90.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.82 : 141.83 = 65.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.82/141.83 = 65.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.82x = 141.83 × 65.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.82x = 9,348.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,348.02/102.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.92

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