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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.81, 215.01 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.81, 215.01 and 89.43 is: 123.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.81 : 215.01 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.81/215.01 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.81x = 215.01 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.81x = 19,228.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,228.34/155.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.41

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