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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.42, 139.80 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.42, 139.80 and 89.12 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.42 : 139.80 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.42/139.80 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.42x = 139.80 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.42x = 12,459.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,459.40/101.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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