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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.08, 214.06 and 89.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.08, 214.06 and 89.63 is: 123.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.08 : 214.06 = 89.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.08/214.06 = 89.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.08x = 214.06 × 89.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.08x = 19,185.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185.13/155.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.72

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