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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.27, 139.64 and 64.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.27, 139.64 and 64.34 is: 88.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.27 : 139.64 = 64.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.27/139.64 = 64.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.27x = 139.64 × 64.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.27x = 8,983.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,983.42/101.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.71

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