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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.61, 140.19 and 64.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.61, 140.19 and 64.77 is: 89.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.61 : 140.19 = 64.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.61/140.19 = 64.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.61x = 140.19 × 64.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.61x = 9,080.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,080.11/101.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.36

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