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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 101.98, 152.18 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 101.98, 152.18 and 89.68 is: 133.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    101.98 : 152.18 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    101.98/152.18 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    101.98x = 152.18 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    101.98x = 13,647.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,647.72/101.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.82

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