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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.67, 153.87 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.67, 153.87 and 89.17 is: 133.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.67 : 153.87 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.67/153.87 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.67x = 153.87 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.67x = 13,720.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,720.59/102.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.64

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