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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.79, 140.49 and 64.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.79, 140.49 and 64.89 is: 89.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.79 : 140.49 = 64.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.79/140.49 = 64.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.79x = 140.49 × 64.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.79x = 9,116.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,116.40/101.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.56

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