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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.39, 231.37 and 89.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.39, 231.37 and 89.41 is: 133.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.39 : 231.37 = 89.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.39/231.37 = 89.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.39x = 231.37 × 89.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.39x = 20,686.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686.79/154.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.99

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