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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 230.67 and 88.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 230.67 and 88.86 is: 133.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 230.67 = 88.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/230.67 = 88.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 230.67 × 88.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 20,497.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,497.34/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.10

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