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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.68, 209.25 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.68, 209.25 and 89.47 is: 123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.68 : 209.25 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.68/209.25 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.68x = 209.25 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.68x = 18,721.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,721.60/151.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.43

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