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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.17, 214.11 and 89.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.17, 214.11 and 89.68 is: 123.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.17 : 214.11 = 89.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.17/214.11 = 89.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.17x = 214.11 × 89.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.17x = 19,201.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,201.38/155.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.74

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