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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.52, 139.94 and 64.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.52, 139.94 and 64.66 is: 89.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.52 : 139.94 = 64.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.52/139.94 = 64.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.52x = 139.94 × 64.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.52x = 9,048.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,048.52/101.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.13

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