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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.88, 213.78 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.88, 213.78 and 89.43 is: 123.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.88 : 213.78 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.88/213.78 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.88x = 213.78 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.88x = 19,118.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,118.35/154.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.44

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