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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 153.80, 230.94 and 89.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 153.80, 230.94 and 89.72 is: 134.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    153.80 : 230.94 = 89.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    153.80/230.94 = 89.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    153.80x = 230.94 × 89.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    153.80x = 20,719.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,719.94/153.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.72

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