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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.48, 231.54 and 90.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.48, 231.54 and 90.28 is: 135.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.48 : 231.54 = 90.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.48/231.54 = 90.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.48x = 231.54 × 90.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.48x = 20,903.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,903.43/154.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.31

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