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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.48 and 64.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.48 and 64.26 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.48 = 64.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.48 = 64.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.48 × 64.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 8,962.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,962.82/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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