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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.42, 214.46 and 89.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.42, 214.46 and 89.05 is: 122.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.42 : 214.46 = 89.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.42/214.46 = 89.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.42x = 214.46 × 89.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.42x = 19,096.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,096.61/155.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.87

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