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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.57, 213.32 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.57, 213.32 and 89.10 is: 122.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.57 : 213.32 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.57/213.32 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.57x = 213.32 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.57x = 19,005.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,005.63/154.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.96

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