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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 140.22 and 64.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 140.22 and 64.76 is: 89.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 140.22 = 64.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/140.22 = 64.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 140.22 × 64.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 9,079.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,079.95/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.38

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