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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.02, 139.36 and 64.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.02, 139.36 and 64.17 is: 88.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.02 : 139.36 = 64.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.02/139.36 = 64.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.02x = 139.36 × 64.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.02x = 8,942.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,942.73/101.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.52

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