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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.41, 139.95 and 64.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.41, 139.95 and 64.54 is: 89.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.41 : 139.95 = 64.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.41/139.95 = 64.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.41x = 139.95 × 64.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.41x = 9,032.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,032.37/101.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.07

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