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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.18, 214.18 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.18, 214.18 and 89.72 is: 123.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.18 : 214.18 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.18/214.18 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.18x = 214.18 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.18x = 19,216.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,216.23/155.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.83

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