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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.55, 139.73 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.55, 139.73 and 89.25 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.55 : 139.73 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.55/139.73 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.55x = 139.73 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.55x = 12,470.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,470.72/101.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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