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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.56, 213.33 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.56, 213.33 and 89.05 is: 122.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.56 : 213.33 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.56/213.33 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.56x = 213.33 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.56x = 18,997.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,997.24/154.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.91

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