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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 140.14 and 64.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 140.14 and 64.23 is: 88.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 140.14 = 64.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/140.14 = 64.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 140.14 × 64.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 9,001.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,001.19/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.64

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