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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.51, 209.07 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.51, 209.07 and 89.37 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.51 : 209.07 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.51/209.07 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.51x = 209.07 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.51x = 18,684.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,684.59/151.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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