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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.14, 214.06 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.14, 214.06 and 89.64 is: 123.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.14 : 214.06 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.14/214.06 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.14x = 214.06 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.14x = 19,187.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,187.04/155.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.67

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