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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.62, 152.73 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.62, 152.73 and 89.47 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.62 : 152.73 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.62/152.73 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.62x = 152.73 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.62x = 13,663.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,663.77/101.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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