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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155, 213.93 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155, 213.93 and 89.54 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155 : 213.93 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155/213.93 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155x = 213.93 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155x = 19,155.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,155.29/155
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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