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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.03, 139.43 and 64.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.03, 139.43 and 64.18 is: 88.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.03 : 139.43 = 64.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.03/139.43 = 64.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.03x = 139.43 × 64.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.03x = 8,948.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,948.25/101.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.57

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