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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 139.62 and 64.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 139.62 and 64.33 is: 88.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 139.62 = 64.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/139.62 = 64.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 139.62 × 64.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 8,981.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,981.65/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.77

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