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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.16, 208.60 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.16, 208.60 and 89 is: 122.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.16 : 208.60 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.16/208.60 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.16x = 208.60 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.16x = 18,565.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,565.40/151.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.82

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