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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.82, 152.76 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.82, 152.76 and 89.12 is: 133.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.82 : 152.76 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.82/152.76 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.82x = 152.76 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.82x = 13,613.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,613.97/101.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.71

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