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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.16, 214.11 and 89.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.16, 214.11 and 89.64 is: 123.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.16 : 214.11 = 89.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.16/214.11 = 89.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.16x = 214.11 × 89.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.16x = 19,192.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,192.82/155.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.70

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