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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.25, 214.24 and 89.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.25, 214.24 and 89.75 is: 123.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.25 : 214.24 = 89.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.25/214.24 = 89.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.25x = 214.24 × 89.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.25x = 19,228.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228.04/155.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.85

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