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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.63, 213.38 and 89.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.63, 213.38 and 89.17 is: 123.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.63 : 213.38 = 89.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.63/213.38 = 89.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.63x = 213.38 × 89.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.63x = 19,027.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,027.09/154.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.05

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