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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.66, 213.46 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.66, 213.46 and 89.18 is: 123.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.66 : 213.46 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.66/213.46 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.66x = 213.46 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.66x = 19,036.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,036.36/154.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.09

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