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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.08, 231.36 and 90.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.08, 231.36 and 90.08 is: 135.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.08 : 231.36 = 90.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.08/231.36 = 90.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.08x = 231.36 × 90.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.08x = 20,840.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,840.91/154.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.26

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