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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.54, 213.21 and 89.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.54, 213.21 and 89.03 is: 122.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.54 : 213.21 = 89.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.54/213.21 = 89.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.54x = 213.21 × 89.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.54x = 18,982.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,982.09/154.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.83

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