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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 139.45 and 64.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 139.45 and 64.30 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 139.45 = 64.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/139.45 = 64.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 139.45 × 64.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 8,967.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,967.03/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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