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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.41, 214.45 and 89.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.41, 214.45 and 89.91 is: 124.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.41 : 214.45 = 89.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.41/214.45 = 89.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.41x = 214.45 × 89.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.41x = 19,280.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,280.97/155.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.07

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