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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 229.68 and 89.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 229.68 and 89.18 is: 133.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 229.68 = 89.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/229.68 = 89.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 229.68 × 89.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 20,482.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,482.86/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.65

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