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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.25, 139.52 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.25, 139.52 and 89.51 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.25 : 139.52 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.25/139.52 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.25x = 139.52 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.25x = 12,487.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,487.96/101.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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