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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 230.42 and 89.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 230.42 and 89.48 is: 134.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 230.42 = 89.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/230.42 = 89.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 230.42 × 89.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 20,617.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,617.98/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.06

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