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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.86, 215.08 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.86, 215.08 and 89.48 is: 123.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.86 : 215.08 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.86/215.08 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.86x = 215.08 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.86x = 19,246.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,246.24/155.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.48

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