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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 100.59, 138.33 and 89.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 100.59, 138.33 and 89.66 is: 123.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    100.59 : 138.33 = 89.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    100.59/138.33 = 89.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    100.59x = 138.33 × 89.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    100.59x = 12,401.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,401.98/100.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.29

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