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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.05, 213.98 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.05, 213.98 and 89.57 is: 123.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.05 : 213.98 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.05/213.98 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.05x = 213.98 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.05x = 19,166.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,166.28/155.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.62

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