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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.87, 213.75 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.87, 213.75 and 89.41 is: 123.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.87 : 213.75 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.87/213.75 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.87x = 213.75 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.87x = 19,111.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,111.39/154.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.40

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