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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.51, 231.97 and 89.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.51, 231.97 and 89.57 is: 134.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.51 : 231.97 = 89.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.51/231.97 = 89.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.51x = 231.97 × 89.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.51x = 20,777.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,777.55/154.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 134.47

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