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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 231.48 and 90.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 231.48 and 90.25 is: 135.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 231.48 = 90.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/231.48 = 90.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 231.48 × 90.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 20,891.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,891.07/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.21

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