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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.73, 152.38 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.73, 152.38 and 89.58 is: 134.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.73 : 152.38 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.73/152.38 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.73x = 152.38 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.73x = 13,650.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,650.20/101.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.18

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