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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 140.07 and 64.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 140.07 and 64.73 is: 89.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 140.07 = 64.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/140.07 = 64.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 140.07 × 64.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 9,066.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,066.89/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.31

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