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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.93, 215.19 and 89.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.93, 215.19 and 89.54 is: 123.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.93 : 215.19 = 89.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.93/215.19 = 89.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.93x = 215.19 × 89.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.93x = 19,268.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268.11/155.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.57

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