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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.16, 139.67 and 64.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.16, 139.67 and 64.31 is: 88.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.16 : 139.67 = 64.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.16/139.67 = 64.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.16x = 139.67 × 64.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.16x = 8,981.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,981.16/101.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.78

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