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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.85, 213.63 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.85, 213.63 and 89.34 is: 123.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.85 : 213.63 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.85/213.63 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.85x = 213.63 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.85x = 19,085.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,085.70/154.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.26

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