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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.58, 213.37 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.58, 213.37 and 89.12 is: 123.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.58 : 213.37 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.58/213.37 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.58x = 213.37 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.58x = 19,015.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,015.85/154.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.02

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