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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.94, 213.82 and 89.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.94, 213.82 and 89.45 is: 123.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.94 : 213.82 = 89.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.94/213.82 = 89.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.94x = 213.82 × 89.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.94x = 19,126.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126.29/154.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.45

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