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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 140.31 and 89.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 140.31 and 89.96 is: 124.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 140.31 = 89.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/140.31 = 89.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 140.31 × 89.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 12,622.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,622.64/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.25

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