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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.81, 213.67 and 89.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.81, 213.67 and 89.31 is: 123.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.81 : 213.67 = 89.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.81/213.67 = 89.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.81x = 213.67 × 89.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.81x = 19,082.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,082.87/154.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.27

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