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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 156.14, 215.50 and 89.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 156.14, 215.50 and 89.80 is: 123.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    156.14 : 215.50 = 89.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    156.14/215.50 = 89.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    156.14x = 215.50 × 89.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    156.14x = 19,351.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 19,351.44/156.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 123.94

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