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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.44, 139.97 and 64.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.44, 139.97 and 64.65 is: 89.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.44 : 139.97 = 64.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.44/139.97 = 64.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.44x = 139.97 × 64.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.44x = 9,048.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048.04/101.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.20

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