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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.97, 142 and 65.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.97, 142 and 65.59 is: 90.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.97 : 142 = 65.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.97/142 = 65.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.97x = 142 × 65.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.97x = 9,313.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,313.78/102.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 90.45

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