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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.10 and 89.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.10 and 89.67 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.10 = 89.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.10 = 89.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.10 × 89.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 19,196.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,196.83/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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