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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.69, 153.90 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.69, 153.90 and 89.91 is: 134.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.69 : 153.90 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.69/153.90 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.69x = 153.90 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.69x = 13,837.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,837.15/102.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.75

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