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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.80, 209.49 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.80, 209.49 and 89.62 is: 123.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.80 : 209.49 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.80/209.49 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.80x = 209.49 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.80x = 18,773.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,773.63/151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.68

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