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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.10, 151.65 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.10, 151.65 and 89.10 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.10 : 151.65 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.10/151.65 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.10x = 151.65 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.10x = 13,512.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,512.02/101.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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