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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.82, 213.58 and 89.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.82, 213.58 and 89.30 is: 123.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.82 : 213.58 = 89.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.82/213.58 = 89.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.82x = 213.58 × 89.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.82x = 19,072.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,072.69/154.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.19

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