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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.38, 139.97 and 64.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.38, 139.97 and 64.05 is: 88.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.38 : 139.97 = 64.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.38/139.97 = 64.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.38x = 139.97 × 64.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.38x = 8,965.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,965.08/101.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.43

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