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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.24, 139.71 and 64.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.24, 139.71 and 64.41 is: 88.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.24 : 139.71 = 64.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.24/139.71 = 64.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.24x = 139.71 × 64.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.24x = 8,998.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,998.72/101.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.89

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