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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.50, 231.76 and 90.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.50, 231.76 and 90.38 is: 135.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.50 : 231.76 = 90.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.50/231.76 = 90.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.50x = 231.76 × 90.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.50x = 20,946.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,946.47/154.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.58

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