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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.89, 140.59 and 64.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.89, 140.59 and 64.99 is: 89.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.89 : 140.59 = 64.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.89/140.59 = 64.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.89x = 140.59 × 64.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.89x = 9,136.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,136.94/101.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.67

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