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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 139.30 and 64.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101, 139.30 and 64.15 is: 88.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101 : 139.30 = 64.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101/139.30 = 64.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101x = 139.30 × 64.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101x = 8,936.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,936.10/101
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.48

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