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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 214.27 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 214.27 and 89.77 is: 123.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 214.27 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/214.27 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 214.27 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 19,234.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,234.79/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.88

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