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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 139.97 and 64.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 139.97 and 64.56 is: 89.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 139.97 = 64.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/139.97 = 64.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 139.97 × 64.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 9,036.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,036.62/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.06

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