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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.83, 140.67 and 65.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.83, 140.67 and 65.04 is: 89.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.83 : 140.67 = 65.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.83/140.67 = 65.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.83x = 140.67 × 65.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.83x = 9,149.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,149.52/101.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.85

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