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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.21, 231.29 and 89.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.21, 231.29 and 89.00 is: 133.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.21 : 231.29 = 89.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.21/231.29 = 89.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.21x = 231.29 × 89.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.21x = 20,585.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,585.61/154.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.49

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