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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.76, 213.59 and 89.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.76, 213.59 and 89.25 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.76 : 213.59 = 89.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.76/213.59 = 89.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.76x = 213.59 × 89.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.76x = 19,062.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,062.46/154.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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