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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 151.92, 209.63 and 89.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 151.92, 209.63 and 89.78 is: 123.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    151.92 : 209.63 = 89.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    151.92/209.63 = 89.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    151.92x = 209.63 × 89.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    151.92x = 18,819.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,819.08/151.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.87

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