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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.14, 151.86 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.14, 151.86 and 89.75 is: 134.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.14 : 151.86 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.14/151.86 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.14x = 151.86 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.14x = 13,629.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,629.44/101.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.76

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