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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.67, 230.51 and 89.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.67, 230.51 and 89.50 is: 134.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.67 : 230.51 = 89.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.67/230.51 = 89.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.67x = 230.51 × 89.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.67x = 20,630.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,630.65/153.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.25

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