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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.65 and 65.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.65 and 65.08 is: 89.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.65 = 65.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.65 = 65.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.65 × 65.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 9,153.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,153.50/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.79

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