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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.57 and 64.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.57 and 64.49 is: 89.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.57 = 64.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.57 = 64.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.57 × 64.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 9,065.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,065.87/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.04

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