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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.38, 208.95 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.38, 208.95 and 89.25 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.38 : 208.95 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.38/208.95 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.38x = 208.95 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.38x = 18,648.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,648.79/151.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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