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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.49, 214.65 and 89.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.49, 214.65 and 89.97 is: 124.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.49 : 214.65 = 89.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.49/214.65 = 89.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.49x = 214.65 × 89.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.49x = 19,312.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,312.06/155.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 124.20

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