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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.16, 230.86 and 89.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.16, 230.86 and 89.00 is: 133.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.16 : 230.86 = 89.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.16/230.86 = 89.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.16x = 230.86 × 89.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.16x = 20,544.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,544.94/154.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.27

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