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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.72, 230.11 and 89.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.72, 230.11 and 89.40 is: 133.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.72 : 230.11 = 89.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.72/230.11 = 89.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.72x = 230.11 × 89.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.72x = 20,571.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,571.83/153.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.83

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