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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.38, 214.38 and 89.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.38, 214.38 and 89.90 is: 124.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.38 : 214.38 = 89.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.38/214.38 = 89.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.38x = 214.38 × 89.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.38x = 19,272.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,272.76/155.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.04

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