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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153, 229.68 and 89.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153, 229.68 and 89.04 is: 133.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153 : 229.68 = 89.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153/229.68 = 89.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153x = 229.68 × 89.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153x = 20,450.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450.71/153
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.66

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