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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.75, 213.51 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.75, 213.51 and 89.25 is: 123.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.75 : 213.51 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.75/213.51 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.75x = 213.51 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.75x = 19,055.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,055.77/154.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.14

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