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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.62, 213.27 and 89.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.62, 213.27 and 89.07 is: 122.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.62 : 213.27 = 89.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.62/213.27 = 89.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.62x = 213.27 × 89.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.62x = 18,995.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 18,995.96/154.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.86

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