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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.80, 140.49 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.80, 140.49 and 89.56 is: 123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.80 : 140.49 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.80/140.49 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.80x = 140.49 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.80x = 12,582.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,582.28/101.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.60

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