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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.07, 229.59 and 89.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.07, 229.59 and 89.08 is: 133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.07 : 229.59 = 89.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.07/229.59 = 89.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.07x = 229.59 × 89.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.07x = 20,450.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,450.73/153.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.61

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