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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.79, 141.96 and 64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.79, 141.96 and 64 is: 88.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.79 : 141.96 = 64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.79/141.96 = 64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.79x = 141.96 × 64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.79x = 9,085.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 9,085.44/102.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 88.39

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