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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.55, 213.28 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.55, 213.28 and 89.08 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.55 : 213.28 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.55/213.28 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.55x = 213.28 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.55x = 18,998.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,998.23/154.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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