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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.59, 213.36 and 89.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.59, 213.36 and 89.10 is: 122.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.59 : 213.36 = 89.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.59/213.36 = 89.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.59x = 213.36 × 89.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.59x = 19,010.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,010.38/154.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.97

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