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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.01, 213.95 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.01, 213.95 and 89.55 is: 123.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.01 : 213.95 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.01/213.95 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.01x = 213.95 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.01x = 19,159.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,159.22/155.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.60

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