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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.36 and 89.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.36 and 89.52 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.36 = 89.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.36 = 89.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.36 × 89.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 18,740.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,740.41/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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