Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101, 151.44 and 89
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 101, 151.44 and 89 is: 133.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
101 : 151.44 = 89 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
101/151.44 = 89/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
101x = 151.44 × 89 - Step 4: Simplify right side
101x = 13,478.16 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 13,478.16/101 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 133.45
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