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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 209.40 and 89.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 209.40 and 89.58 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 209.40 = 89.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/209.40 = 89.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 209.40 × 89.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 18,758.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,758.42/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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