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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 102.92, 154.99 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 102.92, 154.99 and 89.55 is: 134.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    102.92 : 154.99 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    102.92/154.99 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    102.92x = 154.99 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    102.92x = 13,879.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 13,879.29/102.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.86

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