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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 139.55 and 64.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 139.55 and 64.29 is: 88.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 139.55 = 64.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/139.55 = 64.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 139.55 × 64.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 8,971.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,971.87/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.70

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