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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.21, 214.15 and 89.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.21, 214.15 and 89.70 is: 123.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.21 : 214.15 = 89.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.21/214.15 = 89.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.21x = 214.15 × 89.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.21x = 19,209.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,209.83/155.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.76

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