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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.59, 151.64 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.59, 151.64 and 89.44 is: 133.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.59 : 151.64 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.59/151.64 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.59x = 151.64 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.59x = 13,562.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,562.68/101.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.50

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