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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.39, 139.96 and 64.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.39, 139.96 and 64.60 is: 89.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.39 : 139.96 = 64.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.39/139.96 = 64.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.39x = 139.96 × 64.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.39x = 9,041.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,041.09/101.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.17

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