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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.56, 214.68 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.56, 214.68 and 89.18 is: 123.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.56 : 214.68 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.56/214.68 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.56x = 214.68 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.56x = 19,145.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,145.70/155.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.08

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