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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.89, 209.56 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.89, 209.56 and 89.68 is: 123.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.89 : 209.56 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.89/209.56 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.89x = 209.56 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.89x = 18,792.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,792.89/151.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.73

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