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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.94, 140.66 and 65.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.94, 140.66 and 65.15 is: 89.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.94 : 140.66 = 65.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.94/140.66 = 65.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.94x = 140.66 × 65.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.94x = 9,162.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,162.97/101.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.89

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