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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 140.64 and 65.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 140.64 and 65.14 is: 89.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 140.64 = 65.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/140.64 = 65.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 140.64 × 65.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 9,161.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,161.29/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 89.83

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