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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 140.55 and 65.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 140.55 and 65.03 is: 89.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 140.55 = 65.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/140.55 = 65.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 140.55 × 65.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 9,139.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,139.97/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.74

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