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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.59, 209.19 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.59, 209.19 and 89.40 is: 123.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.59 : 209.19 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.59/209.19 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.59x = 209.19 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.59x = 18,701.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,701.59/151.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.37

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