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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 140.34 and 64.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 140.34 and 64.86 is: 89.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 140.34 = 64.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/140.34 = 64.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 140.34 × 64.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 9,102.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,102.45/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.48

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