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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.42, 230.22 and 89.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.42, 230.22 and 89.34 is: 134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.42 : 230.22 = 89.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.42/230.22 = 89.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.42x = 230.22 × 89.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.42x = 20,567.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,567.85/153.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.06

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