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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 154.52, 231.50 and 90.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 154.52, 231.50 and 90.26 is: 135.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    154.52 : 231.50 = 90.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    154.52/231.50 = 90.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    154.52x = 231.50 × 90.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    154.52x = 20,895.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 20,895.19/154.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 135.23

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