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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.42 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.42 and 89.18 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.42 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.42 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.42 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 19,032.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,032.80/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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