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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.92, 213.82 and 89.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.92, 213.82 and 89.42 is: 123.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.92 : 213.82 = 89.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.92/213.82 = 89.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.92x = 213.82 × 89.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.92x = 19,119.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,119.78/154.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.42

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