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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.67, 140.23 and 89.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.67, 140.23 and 89.98 is: 124.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.67 : 140.23 = 89.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.67/140.23 = 89.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.67x = 140.23 × 89.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.67x = 12,617.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,617.90/101.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.11

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