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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.66, 230.30 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.66, 230.30 and 89.40 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.66 : 230.30 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.66/230.30 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.66x = 230.30 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.66x = 20,588.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,588.82/153.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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