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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.51, 140.02 and 64.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.51, 140.02 and 64.60 is: 89.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.51 : 140.02 = 64.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.51/140.02 = 64.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.51x = 140.02 × 64.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.51x = 9,045.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,045.57/101.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.11

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