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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.42, 209.01 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.42, 209.01 and 89.27 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.42 : 209.01 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.42/209.01 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.42x = 209.01 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.42x = 18,656.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,656.94/151.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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