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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 139.93 and 64.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 139.93 and 64.53 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 139.93 = 64.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/139.93 = 64.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 139.93 × 64.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 9,029.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,029.36/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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