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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.70, 209.30 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.70, 209.30 and 89.46 is: 123.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.70 : 209.30 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.70/209.30 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.70x = 209.30 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.70x = 18,723.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,723.53/151.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.43

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