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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.91, 140.66 and 65.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.91, 140.66 and 65.06 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.91 : 140.66 = 65.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.91/140.66 = 65.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.91x = 140.66 × 65.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.91x = 9,150.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,150.31/101.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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