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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.38, 231.57 and 90.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.38, 231.57 and 90.30 is: 135.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.38 : 231.57 = 90.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.38/231.57 = 90.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.38x = 231.57 × 90.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.38x = 20,910.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,910.77/154.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.45

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