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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.27, 214.28 and 89.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.27, 214.28 and 89.77 is: 123.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.27 : 214.28 = 89.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.27/214.28 = 89.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.27x = 214.28 × 89.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.27x = 19,235.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,235.92/155.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.89

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