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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 151.89 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 151.89 and 89.91 is: 134.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 151.89 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/151.89 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 151.89 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 13,656.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,656.43/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.60

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