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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.54, 138.72 and 89.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.54, 138.72 and 89.74 is: 123.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.54 : 138.72 = 89.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.54/138.72 = 89.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.54x = 138.72 × 89.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.54x = 12,448.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,448.73/100.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.82

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