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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.71, 140.26 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.71, 140.26 and 64.89 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.71 : 140.26 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.71/140.26 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.71x = 140.26 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.71x = 9,101.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,101.15/101.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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