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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.71, 209.33 and 89.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.71, 209.33 and 89.51 is: 123.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.71 : 209.33 = 89.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.71/209.33 = 89.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.71x = 209.33 × 89.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.71x = 18,736.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,736.75/151.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.50

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