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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.83, 213.65 and 89.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.83, 213.65 and 89.36 is: 123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.83 : 213.65 = 89.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.83/213.65 = 89.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.83x = 213.65 × 89.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.83x = 19,090.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,090.70/154.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.30

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