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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.43, 214.50 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.43, 214.50 and 89.04 is: 122.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.43 : 214.50 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.43/214.50 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.43x = 214.50 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.43x = 19,099.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,099.08/155.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 122.88

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