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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.81, 140.40 and 64.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.81, 140.40 and 64.95 is: 89.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.81 : 140.40 = 64.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.81/140.40 = 64.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.81x = 140.40 × 64.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.81x = 9,118.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,118.98/101.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.57

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