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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 140.25 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 140.25 and 89.58 is: 123.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 140.25 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/140.25 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 140.25 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 12,563.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,563.60/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.39

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