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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.96, 140.62 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.96, 140.62 and 89.64 is: 123.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.96 : 140.62 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.96/140.62 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.96x = 140.62 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.96x = 12,605.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,605.18/101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.63

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