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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 155.94, 215.17 and 89.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 155.94, 215.17 and 89.55 is: 123.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    155.94 : 215.17 = 89.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    155.94/215.17 = 89.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    155.94x = 215.17 × 89.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    155.94x = 19,268.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,268.47/155.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.56

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