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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.85, 152.09 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.85, 152.09 and 89.56 is: 133.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.85 : 152.09 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.85/152.09 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.85x = 152.09 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.85x = 13,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,621.18/101.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.74

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