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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.69, 209.38 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.69, 209.38 and 89.55 is: 123.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.69 : 209.38 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.69/209.38 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.69x = 209.38 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.69x = 18,749.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,749.98/151.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.61

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