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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.77, 213.59 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.77, 213.59 and 89.29 is: 123.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.77 : 213.59 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.77/213.59 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.77x = 213.59 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.77x = 19,070.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,070.38/154.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.22

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