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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.31, 231.53 and 89.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.31, 231.53 and 89.37 is: 134.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.31 : 231.53 = 89.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.31/231.53 = 89.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.31x = 231.53 × 89.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.31x = 20,691.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,691.39/154.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.09

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