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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.32, 231.68 and 89.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.32, 231.68 and 89.44 is: 134.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.32 : 231.68 = 89.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.32/231.68 = 89.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.32x = 231.68 × 89.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.32x = 20,721.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,721.46/154.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.28

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