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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.44, 231.74 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.44, 231.74 and 90.28 is: 135.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.44 : 231.74 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.44/231.74 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.44x = 231.74 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.44x = 20,921.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,921.49/154.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.47

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