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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.29, 208.80 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.29, 208.80 and 89.10 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.29 : 208.80 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.29/208.80 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.29x = 208.80 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.29x = 18,604.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,604.08/151.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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