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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.18 and 64.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.18 and 64.83 is: 89.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.18 = 64.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.18 = 64.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.18 × 64.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 9,087.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,087.55/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.44

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