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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.95, 213.83 and 89.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.95, 213.83 and 89.47 is: 123.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.95 : 213.83 = 89.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.95/213.83 = 89.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.95x = 213.83 × 89.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.95x = 19,131.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,131.37/154.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.47

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