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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.79, 213.62 and 89.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.79, 213.62 and 89.29 is: 123.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.79 : 213.62 = 89.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.79/213.62 = 89.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.79x = 213.62 × 89.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.79x = 19,074.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,074.13/154.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.23

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