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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.13, 214.09 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.13, 214.09 and 89.64 is: 123.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.13 : 214.09 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.13/214.09 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.13x = 214.09 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.13x = 19,190.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,190.80/155.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.71

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