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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.36 and 90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.36 and 90 is: 135.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.36 = 90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.36 = 90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.36 × 90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 20,822.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,822.40/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.14

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