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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.41 and 64.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.41 and 64.88 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.41 = 64.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.41 = 64.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.41 × 64.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 9,109.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,109.13/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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