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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 213.57 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 213.57 and 89.27 is: 123.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 213.57 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/213.57 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 213.57 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 19,065.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,065.13/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.20

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