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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.73, 209.39 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.73, 209.39 and 89.56 is: 123.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.73 : 209.39 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.73/209.39 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.73x = 209.39 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.73x = 18,751.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,751.47/151.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.59

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