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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.68, 214.82 and 89.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.68, 214.82 and 89.27 is: 123.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.68 : 214.82 = 89.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.68/214.82 = 89.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.68x = 214.82 × 89.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.68x = 19,176.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,176.98/155.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.18

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