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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.91, 209.56 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.91, 209.56 and 89.70 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.91 : 209.56 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.91/209.56 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.91x = 209.56 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.91x = 18,797.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,797.53/151.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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