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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.30, 231.44 and 90.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.30, 231.44 and 90.13 is: 135.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.30 : 231.44 = 90.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.30/231.44 = 90.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.30x = 231.44 × 90.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.30x = 20,858.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,858.76/154.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.19

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