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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.72, 140.33 and 64.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.72, 140.33 and 64.87 is: 89.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.72 : 140.33 = 64.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.72/140.33 = 64.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.72x = 140.33 × 64.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.72x = 9,103.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,103.02/101.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.49

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