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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.26, 140.81 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.26, 140.81 and 89.91 is: 123.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.26 : 140.81 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.26/140.81 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.26x = 140.81 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.26x = 12,660.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,660.23/102.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.80

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