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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.91, 142.28 and 89.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.91, 142.28 and 89.94 is: 124.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.91 : 142.28 = 89.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.91/142.28 = 89.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.91x = 142.28 × 89.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.91x = 12,795.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 12,795.95/102.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.35

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