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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 209.15 and 89.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 209.15 and 89.39 is: 123.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 209.15 = 89.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/209.15 = 89.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 209.15 × 89.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 18,696.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,696.83/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.34

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