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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.54, 209.14 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.54, 209.14 and 89.39 is: 123.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.54 : 209.14 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.54/209.14 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.54x = 209.14 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.54x = 18,694.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,694.46/151.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.36

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