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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.46, 209.03 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.46, 209.03 and 89.30 is: 123.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.46 : 209.03 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.46/209.03 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.46x = 209.03 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.46x = 18,664.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,664.89/151.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.24

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