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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.74, 140.37 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.74, 140.37 and 64.89 is: 89.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.74 : 140.37 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.74/140.37 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.74x = 140.37 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.74x = 9,108.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,108.61/101.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.53

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