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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.26, 229.90 and 89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.26, 229.90 and 89 is: 133.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.26 : 229.90 = 89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.26/229.90 = 89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.26x = 229.90 × 89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.26x = 20,461.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,461.10/153.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.51

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