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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.30, 214.31 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.30, 214.31 and 89.84 is: 123.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.30 : 214.31 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.30/214.31 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.30x = 214.31 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.30x = 19,253.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,253.31/155.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.98

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