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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.57, 209.14 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.57, 209.14 and 89.37 is: 123.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.57 : 209.14 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.57/209.14 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.57x = 209.14 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.57x = 18,691.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,691.40/151.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.32

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