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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.11, 214.08 and 89.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.11, 214.08 and 89.62 is: 123.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.11 : 214.08 = 89.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.11/214.08 = 89.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.11x = 214.08 × 89.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.11x = 19,185.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,185.85/155.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.69

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