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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.66, 139.93 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.66, 139.93 and 89.78 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.66 : 139.93 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.66/139.93 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.66x = 139.93 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.66x = 12,561.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,561.99/101.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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