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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.89, 139.27 and 64.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.89, 139.27 and 64.10 is: 88.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.89 : 139.27 = 64.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.89/139.27 = 64.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.89x = 139.27 × 64.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.89x = 8,926.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,926.89/100.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.48

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