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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.62, 209.23 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.62, 209.23 and 89.45 is: 123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.62 : 209.23 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.62/209.23 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.62x = 209.23 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.62x = 18,715.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,715.64/151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.44

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