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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 139.51 and 64.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 139.51 and 64.27 is: 88.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 139.51 = 64.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/139.51 = 64.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 139.51 × 64.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 8,966.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.31/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.62

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