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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.01, 231.03 and 88.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.01, 231.03 and 88.99 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.01 : 231.03 = 88.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.01/231.03 = 88.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.01x = 231.03 × 88.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.01x = 20,558.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,558.78/154.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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