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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.12, 139.56 and 64.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.12, 139.56 and 64.28 is: 88.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.12 : 139.56 = 64.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.12/139.56 = 64.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.12x = 139.56 × 64.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.12x = 8,970.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,970.92/101.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.72

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