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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.75, 209.49 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.75, 209.49 and 89.56 is: 123.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.75 : 209.49 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.75/209.49 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.75x = 209.49 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.75x = 18,761.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,761.92/151.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.64

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