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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.07, 213.98 and 89.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.07, 213.98 and 89.56 is: 123.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.07 : 213.98 = 89.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.07/213.98 = 89.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.07x = 213.98 × 89.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.07x = 19,163.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,163.60/155.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.58

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