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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.22, 208.67 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.22, 208.67 and 89.04 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.22 : 208.67 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.22/208.67 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.22x = 208.67 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.22x = 18,578.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,578.75/151.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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