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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.20, 208.62 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.20, 208.62 and 89.04 is: 122.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.20 : 208.62 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.20/208.62 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.20x = 208.62 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.20x = 18,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,575.52/151.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.85

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