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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.15, 152.03 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.15, 152.03 and 89.91 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.15 : 152.03 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.15/152.03 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.15x = 152.03 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.15x = 13,668.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,668.74/101.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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