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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.83 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.83 and 89.18 is: 123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.83 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.83 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.83 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 18,622.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,622.42/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.02

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