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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.84, 209.53 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.84, 209.53 and 89.67 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.84 : 209.53 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.84/209.53 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.84x = 209.53 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.84x = 18,788.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,788.56/151.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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