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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.77, 141.48 and 89.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.77, 141.48 and 89.82 is: 123.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.77 : 141.48 = 89.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.77/141.48 = 89.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.77x = 141.48 × 89.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.77x = 12,707.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,707.73/102.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.66

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