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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 140.40 and 64.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 140.40 and 64.87 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 140.40 = 64.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/140.40 = 64.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 140.40 × 64.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 9,107.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,107.05/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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