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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.28, 229.86 and 89.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.28, 229.86 and 89.14 is: 133.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.28 : 229.86 = 89.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.28/229.86 = 89.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.28x = 229.86 × 89.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.28x = 20,489.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,489.72/153.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.68

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