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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.60, 213.31 and 89.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.60, 213.31 and 89.09 is: 122.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.60 : 213.31 = 89.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.60/213.31 = 89.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.60x = 213.31 × 89.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.60x = 19,003.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,003.63/154.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.92

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