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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.64, 213.37 and 89.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.64, 213.37 and 89.13 is: 122.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.64 : 213.37 = 89.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.64/213.37 = 89.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.64x = 213.37 × 89.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.64x = 19,018.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,018.25/154.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.98

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