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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.54, 140 and 64.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.54, 140 and 64.64 is: 89.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.54 : 140 = 64.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.54/140 = 64.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.54x = 140 × 64.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.54x = 9,049.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,049.60/101.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.12

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