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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.49, 231.32 and 89.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.49, 231.32 and 89.43 is: 133.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.49 : 231.32 = 89.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.49/231.32 = 89.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.49x = 231.32 × 89.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.49x = 20,686.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,686.50/154.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 133.91

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