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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.98, 213.80 and 89.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.98, 213.80 and 89.46 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.98 : 213.80 = 89.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.98/213.80 = 89.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.98x = 213.80 × 89.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.98x = 19,126.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,126.55/154.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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