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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.87, 140.51 and 64.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.87, 140.51 and 64.99 is: 89.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.87 : 140.51 = 64.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.87/140.51 = 64.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.87x = 140.51 × 64.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.87x = 9,131.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,131.74/101.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.64

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