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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.47, 139.93 and 64.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.47, 139.93 and 64.08 is: 88.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.47 : 139.93 = 64.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.47/139.93 = 64.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.47x = 139.93 × 64.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.47x = 8,966.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,966.71/101.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.37

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