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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.49 and 64.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.49 and 64.22 is: 88.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.49 = 64.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.49 = 64.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.49 × 64.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 8,958.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,958.05/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.58

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