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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.26, 214.25 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.26, 214.25 and 89.77 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.26 : 214.25 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.26/214.25 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.26x = 214.25 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.26x = 19,233.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,233.22/155.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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