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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.50, 139.77 and 89.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.50, 139.77 and 89.15 is: 122.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.50 : 139.77 = 89.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.50/139.77 = 89.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.50x = 139.77 × 89.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.50x = 12,460.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,460.50/101.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.76

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