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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.69, 140.50 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.69, 140.50 and 89.39 is: 123.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.69 : 140.50 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.69/140.50 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.69x = 140.50 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.69x = 12,559.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,559.30/101.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.51

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