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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.12, 214.11 and 89.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.12, 214.11 and 89.69 is: 123.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.12 : 214.11 = 89.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.12/214.11 = 89.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.12x = 214.11 × 89.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.12x = 19,202.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,202.46/155.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.79

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