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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.46, 152.32 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.46, 152.32 and 89.58 is: 134.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.46 : 152.32 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.46/152.32 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.46x = 152.32 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.46x = 13,644.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,644.83/101.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.48

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