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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.33, 214.35 and 89.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.33, 214.35 and 89.84 is: 123.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.33 : 214.35 = 89.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.33/214.35 = 89.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.33x = 214.35 × 89.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.33x = 19,256.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,256.13/155.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.97

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