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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.57, 152.01 and 89.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.57, 152.01 and 89.38 is: 133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.57 : 152.01 = 89.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.57/152.01 = 89.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.57x = 152.01 × 89.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.57x = 13,585.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,585.89/101.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.76

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