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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.28, 231.04 and 89.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.28, 231.04 and 89.12 is: 133.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.28 : 231.04 = 89.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.28/231.04 = 89.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.28x = 231.04 × 89.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.28x = 20,590.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,590.28/154.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.46

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