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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.86, 140.13 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.86, 140.13 and 89.37 is: 122.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.86 : 140.13 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.86/140.13 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.86x = 140.13 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.86x = 12,523.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,523.42/101.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.95

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