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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 209.13 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 209.13 and 89.34 is: 123.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 209.13 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/209.13 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 209.13 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 18,682.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,682.63/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.31

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