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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.47, 209.08 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.47, 209.08 and 89.34 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.47 : 209.08 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.47/209.08 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.47x = 209.08 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.47x = 18,678.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,678.53/151.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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