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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.13, 139.63 and 64.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.13, 139.63 and 64.34 is: 88.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.13 : 139.63 = 64.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.13/139.63 = 64.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.13x = 139.63 × 64.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.13x = 8,983.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983.79/101.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.83

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