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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.18, 150.99 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.18, 150.99 and 89.64 is: 133.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.18 : 150.99 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.18/150.99 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.18x = 150.99 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.18x = 13,534.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,534.74/101.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.77

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