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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.21, 208.63 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.21, 208.63 and 89 is: 122.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.21 : 208.63 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.21/208.63 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.21x = 208.63 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.21x = 18,568.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,568.07/151.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.80

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