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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.19, 139.86 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.19, 139.86 and 89.45 is: 123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.19 : 139.86 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.19/139.86 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.19x = 139.86 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.19x = 12,509.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,509.78/101.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.63

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